MOT Status
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Side repeater missing both sides wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front shocker pivot worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner b/j (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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 link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak on engine
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coolant leak on engine
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
emissions too low to register results
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
emissions too low to register results
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions too low to register results
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD09 BFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?
YD09 BFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.
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