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YK59 JCJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,179 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,810 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 77,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight knock from steering component

Fail 26 Nov 2021 73,692 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight knock from steering component

Pass 28 Nov 2020 68,759 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater loose

Offside steering rack internal mechanism excessive play

Rear tail lift ram slight play/wear in lower pin

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 28 Nov 2020 68,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater loose

Offside steering rack internal mechanism excessive play

Rear tail lift ram slight play/wear in lower pin

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,701 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,437 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 10,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 8,972 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 JCJ 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 68.4%.

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 JCJ, 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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What year was YK59 JCJ registered?

YK59 JCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 JCJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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