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YK59 HWD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

349,319 mi
Last recorded349,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 349,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 346,151 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 346,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 346,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 316,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 316,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both side (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 288,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 288,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 258,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 258,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 200,532 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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YK59 HWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YK59 HWD, 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 YK59 HWD registered?

YK59 HWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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