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YK59 JYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,020 mi
Last recorded166,020 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,258 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2022 143,258 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2018 142,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 142,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 142,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,903 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 124,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,471 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,442 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

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

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