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YF09 XGU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,679 mi
Last recorded153,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 151,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 148,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 143,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 143,953 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tell tail light inoperative

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 141,030 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 139,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,116 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 136,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 131,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 112,355 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 112,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,929 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

3 nearside side marker lenses loose

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,192 miles

NSF DOOR MIRROR LOWER MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

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 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

YF09 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 XGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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