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FX09 YKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,354 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,349 miles

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected fails to lift (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear failed during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,685 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,892 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,691 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,754 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dash

slight oil leak on diff

Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dash

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 7,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 3,024 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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FX09 YKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FX09 YKA, 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 FX09 YKA registered?

FX09 YKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FX09 YKA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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