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YK59 JPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,785 mi
Last recorded139,785 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,785 miles

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

NS centre side marker inoperative.

NSR light unit cracked.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear door handle inoperative.

Sliding door corroded and fractured slightly at bottom.

Sliding door handle inoperative.

Fail 18 Nov 2023 139,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Badly corroded. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

NS centre side marker inoperative.

NSR light unit cracked.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear door handle inoperative.

Sliding door corroded and fractured slightly at bottom.

Sliding door handle inoperative.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,486 miles

NS centre side marker inop

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and badly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sliding door corroded and fractured slightly at bottom

Fail 15 Mar 2022 139,486 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NS centre side marker inop

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and badly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sliding door corroded and fractured slightly at bottom

Pass 22 Mar 2021 138,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 235/65R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play in ball end fixing.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x5. 235/65R16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 235/65R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play in ball end fixing.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,522 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,053 miles

Play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 7 Sep 2017 129,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,253 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,853 miles

Front slight play detected at hubs

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front slight play detected at hubs

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,200 miles

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 JPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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