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YD09 BCY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

260,109 mi
Last recorded260,109 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 260,109 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 May 2026 260,109 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 284,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 May 2025 284,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 199,281 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 199,281 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 197,061 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Fail 25 Apr 2023 197,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Pass 20 Jan 2022 190,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,171 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 188,122 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 170,882 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 170,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front and rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 160,793 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 160,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 146,223 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 143,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,528 miles

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Slight corrosion on centre brake pipes

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 105,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,204 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside front body damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside front body damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,631 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,629 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,486 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

van over weight 190kg

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 BCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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