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YK59 HYM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,396 mi
Last recorded177,396 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 177,396 miles

Nearside Front slight play shocker insert

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 177,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play shocker insert

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker top mounting slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has slight reserve travel

propshaft rubber slight worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,168 miles

damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,164 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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