MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached side marker light (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
o/s/front tyre low tread and wearing inside edge, wheel alignment requires checking
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear fog lamp poor condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear fog lamp poor condition
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight bind from o/s/front brake
eml light on
n/s/f tyre wearing bith edges
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
eml light on
n/s/f tyre wearing bith edges
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
0/s/f marker light not working
brake pads warning light on
n/s lower mirror lens missing
o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK59 HWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YK59 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?
YK59 HWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.
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