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YF58 OJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

235,995 mi
Last recorded235,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 235,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 235,967 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 235,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2023 219,872 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 203,313 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 203,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 187,495 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 187,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 175,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake cable from hand brake lever to pivot point, cable affray

Pass 14 Nov 2018 151,934 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,934 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage allround

Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage allround

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,407 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front to rear cable before pivot mechanism (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside feathering outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside side board center hinges missing

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

Rear Oil leak diff input oil seal

Spare tyre defective bald

exaust cat rattling possibly braking up inside

Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,405 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror /side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 204 compared to nearside 304 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front to rear cable before pivot mechanism (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside feathering outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside side board center hinges missing

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

Rear Oil leak diff input oil seal

Spare tyre defective bald

exaust cat rattling possibly braking up inside

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 192 nearside was 2831 adjusted rear shoes new reading nearside 330 locking offside 308 locking (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YF58 OJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YF58 OJX, 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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YF58 OJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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