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DK09 YAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

330,895 mi
Last recorded330,895 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 330,895 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2022 326,026 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from tank backwards (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 302,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 287,752 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 287,752 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 272,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 272,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & O/S/F Showing excess white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 267,745 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 266,404 miles

fuel flap does not close securely.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 266,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel flap does not close securely.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 232,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dirt protection cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 232,676 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage fuel tank cap cover insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dirt protection cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 201,302 miles

windscreen starting to delaminate (armoured security type)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 201,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear body marker inop

Nearside centre body marker inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front dust cover missing front shock

Offside Front mirror head . front and rear covers insecure

clutch pedal anti slip smooth

windscreen starting to delaminate (armoured security type)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 177,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 177,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 153,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 116,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,952 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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DK09 YAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DK09 YAJ, 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 DK09 YAJ registered?

DK09 YAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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