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YK59 HYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,357 mi
Last recorded90,357 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 90,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 86,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear body light not working

Offside Front cab light not working

Offside Front repeater lens cracked

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Rear body panel corroded

brake pedal anti slip split

corrosion by body hinges

Fail 8 Mar 2023 86,157 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear body light not working

Offside Front cab light not working

Offside Front repeater lens cracked

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Rear body panel corroded

brake pedal anti slip split

corrosion by body hinges

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,297 miles

Offside Front cab roof light not working

Offside windscreen chipped and cracked

brake pedal rubber worn and split

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2022 83,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front cab roof light not working

Offside windscreen chipped and cracked

brake pedal rubber worn and split

pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

brake pedal rubber worn and split

windscreen chip and cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2021 77,705 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

brake pedal rubber worn and split

windscreen chip and cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,797 miles

Central windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

brake pedal rubber worn

front to back brake pipe corroding mk yellow

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

brake pedal rubber worn

chips in windscreen

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

brake pedal rubber worn

chips in windscreen

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back axle leaking

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links bottom bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,731 miles

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 10 Feb 2016 21,729 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working very dull (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,223 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

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 HYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 HYU registered?

YK59 HYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is YK59 HYU safe to buy?

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