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YD09 AUO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,908 mi
Last recorded250,908 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 AUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 250,908 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 250,882 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff has excess play

rear step area corroded but step still secure

Pass 8 Nov 2019 216,013 miles

rear doors starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2018 198,802 miles

DIFF PINION SEAL WEEPING

REAR DOORS CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2017 182,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 182,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,291 miles

both indicator repeater lights loose but not affecting light output

offside rear light lens loose but not affecting light output

Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,349 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2014 144,915 miles

Stone chip zone A and offside lower windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,189 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 112,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YD09 AUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD09 AUO, 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 YD09 AUO registered?

YD09 AUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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