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YK59 JUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,263 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all down the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 143,258 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all down the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside washer not working but screen covered by nearside washer

Fail 29 Jan 2025 133,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside washer not working but screen covered by nearside washer

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper binding

Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,769 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,660 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,414 miles

exhaust hanger/support corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,327 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,322 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported chalked (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,513 miles

Rear both - brakes slight bind when rotated by hand

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,281 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 JUU 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

YK59 JUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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