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YD09 AVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,788 mi
Last recorded112,788 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 112,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items dangling from interior mirror removed ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston rod bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,715 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible dirt in lamination encroaching onto characters (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Joint squeaking due to excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible some delamination causing discolouration of characters (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items dangling from interior mirror removed ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston rod bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,288 miles

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

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

play in n/s/f shock gland

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,384 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,772 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn a little more than offside.

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

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

Play in nearside front shock gland bush.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,920 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,249 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,620 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2014 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD09 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

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

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