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YH59 JJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,022 mi
Last recorded227,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 227,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 221,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 221,136 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 198,481 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipers heavily greased

Fail 11 Apr 2019 198,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 169,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering slight play

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,269 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes haver slight play (2.4.F.3)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable x2 inner rack arms have slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes haver slight play (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 147,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes haver slight play (2.4.F.3)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable x2 inner rack arms have slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes haver slight play (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,692 miles

x2 front shocker tops have slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

h/brake slightly high

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,434 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 JJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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