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YD09 BJV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

272,956 mi
Last recorded272,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 272,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 254,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sings of a leak

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 254,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sings of a leak

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 254,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner rack end has play and knocking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of leak n/s/r axle

Fail 3 Jul 2023 247,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front part corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle nearside seal leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2023 247,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front part corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle nearside seal leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2022 244,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 226,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 226,032 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 200,369 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 200,368 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES { EXCESSIVE CORROSION} (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted TWISTED,CHAFING STRUT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements OBSTRUCTED BY LAMP (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working TOP MARKER INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail EXCESS PLAY TOP MTG (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE/WORN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure FRONT BUMPER.HEADLIGHT TRIM,DOOR TRIMS,BODY EDGING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 181,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 164,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 164,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 124,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 97,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 97,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 94,691 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil light on

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,881 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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 BJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc 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 BJV, 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 BJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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