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DE09 YYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 122,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 116,053 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 109,692 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 107,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 87,995 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

floor corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 May 2018 70,511 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi section deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight play in both shock absorber inserts

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 70,511 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi section deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight play in both shock absorber inserts

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 63,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside modified has a sink but no seat and no access to inner door handle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage slight play in gland (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail piece slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2017 63,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside modified has a sink but no seat and no access to inner door handle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage slight play in gland (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail piece slight deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 52,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both and slight play both front ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door wont open from inside as part of a design feature

Offside Front slight play strut insert

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,130 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 36,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 36,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 32,817 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,817 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DE09 YYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE09 YYW, 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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DE09 YYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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