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YD09 BJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,330 mi
Last recorded224,330 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 224,330 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 224,329 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 201,981 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 201,977 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 180,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch and door damaged

Offside Front seat base damaged

Rear shock absorber covers heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 180,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth metal showing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch and door damaged

Offside Front seat base damaged

Rear shock absorber covers heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 2 Feb 2018 167,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 167,361 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,329 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both mirror heads deteriorated

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 26 Jan 2017 151,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Oil leak ()

both mirror heads deteriorated

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Pass 9 Jan 2016 130,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower small mirror missing

Nearside Rear Upper marker light damaged

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

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant bottle leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2016 130,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side rail damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/ pad metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower small mirror missing

Nearside Front Upper cab light out

Nearside Rear Upper marker light damaged

Nearside Rear Upper marker light damaged

Offside Lower marker light insecure

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f/ wheel slight bind

Fail 17 Jan 2015 109,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f/ wheel slight bind

Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,229 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,878 miles

n/s side marker lens damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,880 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 BJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJX, 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 BJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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