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YD09 BGF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,533 mi
Last recorded142,533 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 142,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 132,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 130,308 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,271 miles

Front slight play in suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2018 130,250 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front slight play in suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,861 miles

Nearside Front shock slight flexing

Nearside Front side marker lens insecure

Offside Front shock slight flexing

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

Oil leak ()

em light on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 115,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate incorrect number plate not illuminated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front shock slight flexing

Nearside Front side marker lens insecure

Nearside Front upper marker lamp not working

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lower ()

Offside Front shock slight flexing

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

Oil leak ()

em light on

Pass 5 May 2016 98,045 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 2 of 3 segments inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 2 of 3 segments inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,254 miles

o/s centre body line light insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s centre body line light insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,156 miles

n/s/front mirror indicator lens broken

vehicle very heavy on rear

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,663 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,501 miles

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

Rear Lower registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 BGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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