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YE09 FRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

263,861 mi
Last recorded263,861 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 263,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 263,801 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing side centre (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear disc back plate corroded

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 252,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 220,535 miles

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)

under body rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 192,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 192,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 174,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 141,001 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,566 miles

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

Nearside inner steering ball joint worn

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner steering ball joint worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 115,562 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside inner steering ball joint worn

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside inner steering ball joint worn.

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 FRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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