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YH59 JHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 106,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,368 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,326 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 94,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible rear u-bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,997 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,963 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light missing

Fail 7 Jan 2021 84,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear side marker light missing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 79,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u bolt as marked (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 46,415 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 39,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,440 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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YH59 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JHL, 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 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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