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YE09 BXB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,405 mi
Last recorded206,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 206,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed van emitted huge amount of white smoke wile trying to get it up to temp (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure last but one (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing from top fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2016 123,603 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal observe (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 123,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt and nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads look over 50% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,687 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,439 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r top aux lamp inop

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 BXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BXB, 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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What year was YE09 BXB registered?

YE09 BXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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