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DK09 YBT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

327,124 mi
Last recorded327,124 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2023 327,124 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2023 327,124 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 311,163 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 311,163 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 294,022 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both front side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 294,022 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both front side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 274,064 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 274,064 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 243,689 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 232,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage but not materially affecting the drivers view.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 232,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage but not materially affecting the drivers view.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 201,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 201,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear tank area. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 188,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

play in n/s inner steering rack arm joint

Fail 21 Mar 2016 188,143 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear cut in side wall

front crank seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 182,654 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 182,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 156,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YBT 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 54.5%.

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 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 YBT, 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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DK09 YBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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