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YD09 AYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,399 mi
Last recorded203,399 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 203,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 198,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 192,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 186,853 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 186,755 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in a zone (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 180,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 180,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged/sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust rubber u/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 156,055 miles

Nearside Rear wing damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure and broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working and lens broken (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bracket insecure at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust rubber u/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm .min allowed limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust rubber u/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,631 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 133,629 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 133,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,456 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,454 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,103 miles

brake fluid below maximum

n/s first bodylight insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,103 miles

All position lamps not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid below maximum

n/s first bodylight insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,596 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and getting close to limit

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,044 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 AYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

YD09 AYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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