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YK59 JEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,326 mi
Last recorded177,326 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 177,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body condition poor with corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2023 177,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body condition poor with corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,659 miles

Bodywork corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 131,040 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake wear indicator lamp is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake relay lever has restricted free movement rear cable actuator (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside front axial rod has excessive movement at steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,566 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Jan 2014 73,388 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs corroded on inside

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,953 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,953 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,696 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,696 miles

Offside Front 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 JEJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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