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AY09 AYP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,345 mi
Last recorded214,345 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 214,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 208,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 208,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2014 189,966 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 189,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 143,280 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 92,749 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,271 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 AYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AY09 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

AY09 AYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is AY09 AYP safe to buy?

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