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YF09 OFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,115 mi
Last recorded177,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 177,115 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 167,258 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear loading door corroded

side loading door corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 167,181 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear loading door corroded

side loading door corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,574 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 158,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2020 151,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,064 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 143,956 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 135,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2018 135,805 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear hangar insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,126 miles

front registration plate cracked

play in the offside front steering arm

Fail 20 Jul 2017 128,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangar insecure (7.1.1)

front registration plate cracked

play in the offside front steering arm

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,375 miles

front registration plate cracked

play in the offside steering arm

Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,375 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides low effort (3.7.B.6a)

front registration plate cracked

play in the offside steering arm

Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,420 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,298 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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YF09 OFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF09 OFA, 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 YF09 OFA registered?

YF09 OFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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