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YK59 JGO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,531 mi
Last recorded149,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,531 miles

Slight play in front steering arms

Fail 16 Jan 2016 149,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 12 May 2015 149,526 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Suspect slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 149,516 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on dash

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Suspect slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 144,299 miles

Altonator belt tensoiner slightly noisy.

Brake warning light on dash.

EML Light on dash.

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

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

Offside steering arm slight play.

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

Wind screen damage but not directly in drivers view.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,525 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,520 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 83,105 miles

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

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 JGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

YK59 JGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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