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YD09 AXH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,225 mi
Last recorded195,225 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 195,225 miles

Offside Rear halfshaft seal leaking slightly but not anoth to contaminate rear brakes

brake pad wear indicator warning on dash illuminated

Fail 3 Oct 2022 195,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear halfshaft seal leaking slightly but not anoth to contaminate rear brakes

brake pad wear indicator warning on dash illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 187,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 187,188 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 173,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 173,033 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative affected by light fault (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 172,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap damaged and signs of leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lit but not lighting number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible all U bolts loose corroded (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nsf and osf body bolts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped partially blanking lower of mirror and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front belt twisted

Offside Front bumper corner damage and loose

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed close to legal limit 1.6

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear half shaft seal leak

Offside front of rear body bearer cracked at front body bolts

Pass 10 Apr 2019 162,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 162,154 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror indicator lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 161,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty steering noisy (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 149,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 133,726 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 133,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,616 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Slight play in bottom ball joints

Slight play in near side track rod end

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Slight play in bottom ball joints

Slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,200 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,078 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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YD09 AXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AXH, 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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YD09 AXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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