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YK59 JGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,831 mi
Last recorded289,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 289,831 miles

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 281,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 281,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 266,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 256,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 256,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 255,847 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 255,847 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 245,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 226,636 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 217,226 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 180,206 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 180,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 JGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

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

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