MOT Status
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200,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body slightly corroded in places
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body slightly corroded in places
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear door corroded and holed
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear door corroded and holed
N/S/R Anti roll bar drop link worn.
Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S/R Anti roll bar drop link worn.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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YF09 XGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XGB, 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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YF09 XGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 August 2009.
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