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YK59 JYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,809 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

centre propshaft bearing cracking

diff oil leak

electric hook up broken

nsr sidemarker inop

osr handbrake shoes noisy when rotating wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

centre propshaft bearing cracking

diff oil leak

electric hook up broken

nsr sidemarker inop

osr handbrake shoes noisy when rotating wheel

Fail 2 May 2012 79,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn pads look ok

offside door mirror damaged

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake discs worn pads look ok

slight play in offside track-rod end

Pass 2 May 2012 79,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn pads look ok

offside door mirror damaged

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake discs worn pads look ok

slight play in offside track-rod end

Fail 6 May 2011 49,139 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,139 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 JYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

YK59 JYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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