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YK59 JSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,237 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front o/s & n/s shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight travel on foot brake

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Slight travel on foot brake

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 51,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (l))

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Slight travel on foot brake

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 49,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,944 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,598 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,376 miles

WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2017 43,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,190 miles

Offside rear tyre worn badly on in side edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn badly on in side edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,721 miles

Tyre load index is too low for weight of vehicle (all four tyres)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,690 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 JSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

YK59 JSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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