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FX09 YRA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,310 mi
Last recorded178,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 178,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 177,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 176,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 175,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 175,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 167,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 167,642 miles

Emissions not tested emission test can`t be carried out due major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 164,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

very slight exhaust leak at flexy pipe but not likely to affect emissions

Pass 10 Feb 2020 161,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 161,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 156,479 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 156,479 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 150,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,069 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 113,067 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly on outer

engine oil slightly low

front discs worn

osr tyre close to limit

steering has slight clunk/knock

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,246 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 YRA 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 68.2%.

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 FX09 YRA, 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

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What year was FX09 YRA registered?

FX09 YRA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is FX09 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 YRA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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