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FX09 YLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,569 mi
Last recorded145,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,569 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 145,569 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,191 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,535 miles

both front shocks weak .. weeping on o/s/f

front and rear discs worn

slight judder from front discs on brake test

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,187 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,596 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r lamp slight crack

windscreen slight crack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,669 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 YLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

FX09 YLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is FX09 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 YLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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