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R23 YES

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,773 mi
Last recorded245,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 YES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 245,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 242,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 240,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 235,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 232,781 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 229,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 225,582 miles

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

fuel injectors are damp

Fail 1 Sep 2017 225,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel injectors are damp

Pass 28 Jun 2016 204,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 181,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 181,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 119,306 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,306 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,992 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front door mirrors casings slightly damaged . Indicator Repeater fitted in each mirror/ Just functional but advise rectification

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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R23 YES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 YES, 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 R23 YES registered?

R23 YES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is R23 YES safe to buy?

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