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M99 YAY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

249,401 mi
Last recorded249,401 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 249,401 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 247,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 246,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 246,101 miles

Auxiliary propshaft drive coupling under bonnet starting to split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Private plates in vehicle

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake effort only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 244,385 miles

Appears parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 240,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 240,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 237,897 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 222,698 miles

advise low emission no print oput

Pass 7 Oct 2016 208,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 185,925 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 23 Jun 2014 168,060 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 25 Jun 2013 149,165 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 126,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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M99 YAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M99 YAY, 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 M99 YAY registered?

M99 YAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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