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AY09 CSU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

270,990 mi
Last recorded270,990 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 270,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 270,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 270,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 270,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 270,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 268,756 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 268,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 267,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 267,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted pipe hitting chassie when wheel turned (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 251,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 241,523 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 241,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable steering rack arm. (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable. (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 239,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 235,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 235,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 194,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 139,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,353 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 CSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

AY09 CSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is AY09 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 CSU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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