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YD09 BFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

228,618 mi
Last recorded228,618 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 228,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 222,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 222,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body panel insecure rear of the cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 214,829 miles

bonnet pull lever poor-incomplete,service overdue alert -13600m,antifreeze low,front reg plate,reverse light inop os,gearbox oil spill,engine bay-hose pipe oil spill

tyre pressures need setting,front brake discs poor-judder,cab sills rusting,front brake pipes scabbing,injector seating area damp-cover fitted,parking brake travel high

Fail 13 Sep 2022 214,829 miles

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

battery low

bonnet pull lever poor-incomplete,service overdue alert -13600m,antifreeze low,front reg plate,reverse light inop os,gearbox oil spill,engine bay-hose pipe oil spill

tyre pressures need setting,front brake discs poor-judder,cab sills rusting,front brake pipes scabbing,injector seating area damp-cover fitted,parking brake travel high

Pass 10 Sep 2021 207,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 207,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 201,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 195,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 195,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 180,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside end marker lamp inoperative

Nearside middle side marker lamp inoperative

Nearside middle side marker lamp insecure

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Nearside top marker lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside end marker lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Sep 2017 180,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside end marker lamp inoperative

Nearside middle side marker lamp inoperative

Nearside middle side marker lamp insecure

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Nearside top marker lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside end marker lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Sep 2016 168,360 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2016 168,360 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s centre body line light adrift

Fail 16 Mar 2015 135,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s centre body line light adrift

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,411 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,621 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads low warning light on

n/s mirror repeater lense broken

Pass 3 May 2012 67,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,747 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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