MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
front discs slightly lipped
n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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