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YK59 HYY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,067 mi
Last recorded240,067 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 240,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 240,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 227,774 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp lens has damage

Fail 5 May 2017 227,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear lamp lens has damage

Pass 17 May 2016 203,516 miles

drivers seat torn-all 4 tyres on limit and edges worn-front no.plate deteriated

n/s siderepeator slightly damaged-exhaust system corroded

rack play-front to rear brake pipes corroded-rear discs worn thin

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

windscreen has slight stonechip-o/s/r lens slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,336 miles

front to rears corroded-rack play-parking brake passed on limits

n/s/r tyre low-

Pass 26 Aug 2014 169,159 miles

parking brake has slight travel-steering rack has slight play-x2 rear tyres on legal limit-rear brake discs slightly worn-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low-balljoint has slight lift-sills slightly damaged-rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear d bushes have slight movement

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 HYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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