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YD09 BKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,087 mi
Last recorded207,087 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 207,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 197,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 197,689 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 186,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 186,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 167,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 156,299 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 141,329 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 141,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 126,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 103,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,602 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,937 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 BKA 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 66.7%.

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

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