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YK59 JFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

322,369 mi
Last recorded322,369 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 322,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 322,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 230,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 188,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 155,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 213,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front bumper insecure

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 JFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

YK59 JFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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