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FX09 YKS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,891 mi
Last recorded186,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 186,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 185,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 174,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 174,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 163,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has very slight deformation on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,793 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,051 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,628 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,599 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,741 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 YKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FX09 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX09 YKS?

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What year was FX09 YKS registered?

FX09 YKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is FX09 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 YKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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