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BJ09 YLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,087 mi
Last recorded128,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,087 miles

Body Has Slight Corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,087 miles

Body Has Slight Corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At or near flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, near rear flexy hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Not locking and just achieves 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe cracked, rear of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bias wear to outer brake pad (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, to rear flexy pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 51,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 25,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,245 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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BJ09 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 YLO, 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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BJ09 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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