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YE09 FRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,425 mi
Last recorded175,425 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 175,425 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 175,238 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver door slightly damaged

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 168,224 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 155,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 155,925 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,255 miles

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 142,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os rear handbrake reduced effort

Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os rear handbrake reduced effort

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,124 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,645 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

N/S/F inner wheel arch insecure.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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