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YE09 BWH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 99,977 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured x2 (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken it will affect emmision readings (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken away at the flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing one (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,517 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 57,517 miles

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 32,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,684 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,117 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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YE09 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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