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YD09 BGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,422 mi
Last recorded174,422 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 174,422 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure wheel-arch liner ()

Nearside Front Upper cab marker light inop

Nearside Front shock absorber top cover damaged

Nearside non obligatory side light inop

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

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

Offside non obligatory side light inop & insecure

Oil leak engine sump ()

alternator belt noisy

Fail 19 Mar 2018 174,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure wheel-arch liner ()

Nearside Front Upper cab marker light inop

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock absorber top cover damaged

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside non obligatory side light inop

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside non obligatory side light inop & insecure

Oil leak engine sump ()

alternator belt noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,569 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,131 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 136,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligation wide angle mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,995 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,533 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 BGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

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

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