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YK59 HWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,076 mi
Last recorded138,076 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 138,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 39/2007 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 50/2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 25/2005 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over the fuel tank also heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over the fuel tank also heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 39/2007 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 50/2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT week 25/2005 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 137,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light has slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,176 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear light damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 127,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,646 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK59 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

YK59 HWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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