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YH59 JLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,471 mi
Last recorded176,471 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,471 miles

front sills in poor condition rusty

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

Fail 28 Dec 2022 176,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front sills in poor condition rusty

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 164,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 151,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 151,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,731 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 140,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 131,422 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 131,387 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking ? (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,904 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,862 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,476 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 JLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JLV, 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 YH59 JLV registered?

YH59 JLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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