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YJ59 MWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

349,201 mi
Last recorded349,201 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 349,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 342,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 333,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 331,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 323,719 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side, front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 317,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 308,336 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 308,336 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 259,923 miles

Emissions not detectable via smoke meter at time of testing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 207,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 161,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,351 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,151 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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YJ59 MWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YJ59 MWU, 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 YJ59 MWU registered?

YJ59 MWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YJ59 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 MWU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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