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YK59 JOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,082 mi
Last recorded180,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 180,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside side loading door corroded and rusty at bottom of door

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 179,835 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside side door corroded and holed in various places

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 179,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside side door corroded and holed in various places

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 178,566 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear & o/s/r wheel arches corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded and very rusty under step (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 178,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear & o/s/r wheel arches corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded and very rusty under step (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 173,472 miles

both rear tyres worn on limit

o/s/r outer sill detached from inner sill but not within a structural or prescribes area or reducing structural integrity leaf spring front mount

slight internal play both front shock absorbers

slight play in both rear drop link lower bushes

slight play n/s/f track rod end

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2022 173,472 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on limit

o/s/r outer sill detached from inner sill but not within a structural or prescribes area or reducing structural integrity leaf spring front mount

slight internal play both front shock absorbers

slight play in both rear drop link lower bushes

slight play n/s/f track rod end

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 136,483 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system secure

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system secure

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,576 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front shocker

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,036 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

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 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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