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AY09 AYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

330,774 mi
Last recorded330,774 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 330,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 321,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 307,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 307,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 304,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 304,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 283,932 miles

EML on

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

N/S/R rear airbag cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

Panhard rod rose joint has play

Slight play in rack area under load

Wipers starting too smear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 283,932 miles

EML on

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

N/S/R rear airbag cracking

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

Panhard rod rose joint has play

Slight play in rack area under load

Wipers starting too smear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 229,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 229,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 163,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,189 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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AY09 AYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

AY09 AYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is AY09 AYK safe to buy?

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