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YH59 JNX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,361 mi
Last recorded261,361 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 261,361 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 248,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 237,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

drivers seat damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2023 237,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

drivers seat damaged

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 226,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 226,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 220,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 220,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 206,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 195,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 195,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 176,380 miles

rear pads wearing low-x2 front balljoints slight play

rear x2 lens damaged-front pads and discs worn low-n/s/f/ tyre inner edge wearing low-drivers seat belt sticking-child seats fitted unable to check seat belts properly

Fail 28 Feb 2019 176,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f/ link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f/ link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/r/ (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear x2 lens damaged-front pads and discs worn low-n/s/f/ tyre inner edge wearing low-drivers seat belt sticking-child seats fitted unable to check seat belts properly

Pass 5 Mar 2018 157,478 miles

EML on-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-x2 front ball joints have slight lift

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,569 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,200 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,199 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 JNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNX, 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 JNX registered?

YH59 JNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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