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YE09 BXC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,774 mi
Last recorded187,774 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 187,774 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 176,203 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 130,137 miles

Zero Emissions detected

Fail 19 Apr 2019 130,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Zero Emissions detected

Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Retractable step not operating correctly warning light inop (6.1.E.2)

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine oil looks to be turbo ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs look worn (3.5.1n)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded but still supporting

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,090 miles

Brakes "spongey"

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 105,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose at nearside (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Park brake (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bothe sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 88,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 88,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 74,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,657 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 59,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe weak

Pass 21 May 2012 41,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,707 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 9,167 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

advisory front blade marking screen but not sufficient to impair vision

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 BXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YE09 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

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