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WU09 YSP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,583 mi
Last recorded217,583 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 YSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 217,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 197,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 29 May 2019 197,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 15 May 2018 191,820 miles

Offside Rear Side marker lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 May 2018 191,820 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Centre side marker not working

Offside Rear Side marker lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 176,558 miles

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front inner rack ends have very slight play

emissions too clean to register

front brake imbalance 25%

windscreen has circular crack offside (outside swept area)

Fail 16 May 2017 176,557 miles

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

Rear reflector missing o/s/r (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front inner rack ends have very slight play

emissions too clean to register

front brake imbalance 25%

windscreen has circular crack offside (outside swept area)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,652 miles

both front bottom ball joints have play

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

o/s/f brake flexi has slight twist/kink

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight cut

Fail 29 Feb 2016 155,652 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

both front bottom ball joints have play

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

o/s/f brake flexi has slight twist/kink

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight cut

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,074 miles

N/S/F inner tie rod has slight free play

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F inner tie rod has slight free play

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres

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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WU09 YSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU09 YSP, 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 WU09 YSP registered?

WU09 YSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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