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OY09 APV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,119 mi
Last recorded148,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 148,119 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 135,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,547 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Offside Rear door corroded along bottom edge

Offside side marker not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 126,495 miles

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Offside Rear door corroded along bottom edge

Offside side marker not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake warning lamp on

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,073 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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OY09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 OY09 APV, 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 OY09 APV registered?

OY09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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