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NJ09 YPM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,944 mi
Last recorded186,944 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 186,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 185,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 184,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured at rear eye mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 178,013 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 178,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 170,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,791 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s side markers inop

Fail 27 Mar 2020 143,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s side markers inop

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in treads

near side and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in treads

near side and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play

Pass 16 May 2015 87,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 87,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff cover weeping oil

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,282 miles

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

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

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

slight play in os steering track rod inner ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,221 miles

small engine oil leak. req attention

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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NJ09 YPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJ09 YPM, 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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NJ09 YPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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