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YK59 HYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 96,631 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure box section / holed / rusted (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper section (5.3.2 (b))

welded/plated

Fail 17 Apr 2025 96,606 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure box section / holed / rusted (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper section (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,676 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,676 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 35,698 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Side D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Side D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,354 miles

Offside Front Upper marker light inop

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,102 miles

Offside front and rear tyres have small cuts over tread surface

Fail 31 Mar 2016 23,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front and rear tyres have small cuts over tread surface

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,344 miles

cuts in both rear tyres .. n/s/r punctured

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,154 miles

all tyres cuts in tread

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,466 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 HYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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