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YG09 WZN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 WZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 150,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 150,848 miles

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure not opening (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective cracked sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 150,781 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 150,647 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2022 150,361 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 150,240 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both sides steering rack arms slight play

Pass 20 May 2019 132,813 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2018 115,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 97,033 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 81,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 55,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG09 WZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG09 WZN, 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 YG09 WZN registered?

YG09 WZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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