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YD09 BBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,716 mi
Last recorded194,716 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 194,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s steering rack gaiter twisted and oil soaked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 187,386 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside door check strap snapped, door secure

Pass 11 Mar 2019 172,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 172,625 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 118,409 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,239 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,678 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight damage to windscreen

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 BBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD09 BBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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