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YD09 AYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,548 mi
Last recorded194,548 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 194,548 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 180,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 168,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2022 161,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorating, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 161,770 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorating, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,041 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 153,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O,S,F inner rack end has play

Pass 14 Oct 2020 162,821 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

both direction indicator repeater lenses missing

chips in screen

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside lower mirror missing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 162,816 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

both direction indicator repeater lenses missing

chips in screen

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside lower mirror missing

Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,391 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 155,301 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake only just met efficiency 16%

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,211 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 AYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

YD09 AYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 AYT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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