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YE59 JWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,616 mi
Last recorded180,616 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 180,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 180,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/r light loose

Fail 21 Feb 2020 180,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/r light loose

Pass 7 Feb 2019 174,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 174,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub oil seal

Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

side markers inop.

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 18 Dec 2015 141,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 141,495 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure axle u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 78,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,118 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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YE59 JWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE59 JWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE59 JWZ registered?

YE59 JWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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