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YK59 HXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

382,855 mi
Last recorded382,855 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 382,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 382,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing both side (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 341,699 miles

NSF BODY SLIGHT DAMAGE

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (Both side)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 341,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage RIGHT SIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR CASING DAMAGED CAUSING SHARP EDGE (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance RIGHT SIDE REAR WHOLE LAMP NEEDS CHANGING CASING DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing BOTH SIDES MISSING (1.5.1a)

N/S/R BODY SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 300,598 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen damaged but not affecting driver view of road

Fail 20 Jan 2017 300,598 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen damaged but not affecting driver view of road

Pass 14 Oct 2015 263,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 256,815 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Offside front headlamp condensated

Offside rear tyre at 3mm

Play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints **STRONG ADVISE**

Several side marker lights not working

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 223,001 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 161,473 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 HXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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