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YD09 BCF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,458 mi
Last recorded204,458 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 204,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 204,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded n/s rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested excessive emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear n/s mirror u/s (3.3 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all n/s side marker lamps inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working n/s tail lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working o/s/f top marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r anti roll bar bottom link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/f shock absorber dust cover incomplete (5.3.2 (b))

o/s seat swab holed

Pass 18 Oct 2018 184,270 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 166,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper cab light out

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front shock slight flexing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough noisey (2.2.D.1)

rear diff. pan slight leak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 166,116 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper cab light out

Nearside Front shock slight flexing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front shock slight flexing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough noisey (2.2.D.1)

rear diff. pan slight leak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 150,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable nearside and offside slight play on inner rack joints (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,661 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 77,661 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2012 41,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 BCF 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 69.2%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

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

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