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YE09 BVT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

263,150 mi
Last recorded263,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 263,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 236,149 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 246,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 246,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure Shoe retaining springs missing (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 20 May 2016 225,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rack end ball joint warn

Fail 19 May 2016 225,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U bolts loose (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rack end ball joint warn

Pass 19 May 2015 202,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 202,173 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 166,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 119,021 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 119,021 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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YE09 BVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YE09 BVT, 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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YE09 BVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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