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FX09 YMV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 102,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

fluid coming out of OBD PORT on n/s

Fail 16 Jul 2024 102,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing replaced with after market (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

fluid coming out of OBD PORT on n/s

Pass 25 May 2023 93,244 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear both corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 93,244 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear both corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 87,167 miles

Both rear light lens' damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 81,262 miles

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

Both rear light lens' damaged

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,446 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,373 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear both sides light lenses damaged

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 61,682 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 61,682 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,304 miles

Central Upper screen cracked

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 23 May 2016 45,184 miles

emission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke meter 0.01

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,693 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)

emissionto clean to give smoke reading on smoke mechine reading 0.00

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,399 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)

emission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke mechine reading 0.00

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,585 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 YMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

FX09 YMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FX09 YMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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