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YD09 BBZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,508 mi
Last recorded224,508 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 224,508 miles

Offside Front step corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2025 222,659 miles

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

Offside Front step corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2025 222,659 miles

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

Offside Front step corroding

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 218,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 209,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 207,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 207,609 miles

Extended Camperbody attached adequately across chassis bed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/16c 03/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 206,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 195,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 180,312 miles

front panel damaged and loose

Fail 13 Oct 2017 180,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour smashed (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned mirror head damaged (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

front panel damaged and loose

n/s markers insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 163,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,366 miles

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

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

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front shocks

Fail 15 Mar 2014 99,366 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

off side front top cab marker lamp not working

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front shocks

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,104 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 BBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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