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YK59 JWV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside and deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 122,643 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside and deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 121,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,669 miles

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

Front both doors corroded

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,764 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively power steering (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small corrosion hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded and lower bushes worn both sides

Fail 15 Jun 2021 117,763 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively power steering (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small corrosion hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded and lower bushes worn both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,437 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine manage light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,666 miles

van is now a horse box

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,777 miles

nsf headlight condensated but good pattern

poss front inner pads thin/discs worn

slight oil weep from steering rack

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf headlight condensated but good pattern

poss front inner pads tnin/discs worn

slight oil weep from steering rack

slight play in both front lower balljoints

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 JWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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