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YH59 JGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,491 mi
Last recorded232,491 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 232,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on the outside body

Fail 3 Aug 2023 232,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on the outside body

Pass 18 Mar 2022 225,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorned (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes both sides covered in corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 225,994 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Both exhaust u-joint mount seriously corroded and weakened. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Oil leak caused insufficient oil to occur mid test. No longer safe to test brakes or emission as vehicle is required to be on. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mid light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror broken. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorned (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes both sides covered in corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 220,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 220,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 201,151 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 201,151 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 183,758 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 183,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 171,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 149,011 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 149,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH59 JGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH59 JGY, 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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YH59 JGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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