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YD09 BHW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,703 mi
Last recorded114,703 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,703 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 114,692 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 114,680 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 114,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar lkinks

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar lkinks

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,278 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,278 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,747 miles

front brake imbalance at 22%

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance at 22%

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,438 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 BHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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