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AY09 AXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025
Pass 21 Feb 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021
Pass 11 Mar 2020

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 260,704 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 260,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 252,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 246,709 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

Fail 2 Mar 2017 246,708 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear anti roll bar eye bushes (2.4.G.2)

Electrical wiring insecure dpf temp sensor wiring and wiring to rear tail lift (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

park brake lever travels

passenger lower wing mirror glass secured with cable ties

slight engine oil leak

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

Pass 30 Aug 2016 244,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 228,573 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 227,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 227,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 197,858 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 197,858 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 154,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 154,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 33,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AY09 AXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY09 AXM, 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 AY09 AXM registered?

AY09 AXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is AY09 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 AXM shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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