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YD09 BFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,628 mi
Last recorded191,628 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 191,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 183,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 138,820 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle on uptake of brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed door not closed after closing door does not open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure side marker (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside of body damaged covered with tape

nearside strut dust cover missing

Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 107,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,873 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 BFJ 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 77.8%.

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 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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

YD09 BFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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