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YG09 YOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,262 mi
Last recorded186,262 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 186,262 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury loading doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front to rear inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside front to rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 182,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer indicator lens broke

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear doors corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 172,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 172,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,109 miles

creaking noise nearside front suspension

rear floor pan crossmembers corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 159,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant light on

creaking noise nearside front suspension

rear floor pan crossmembers corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,136 miles

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

noise on front suspension ,suspect nearside ball joint

Fail 1 Jun 2020 150,025 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant light on topped up coolant

noise on front suspension ,suspect nearside ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2018 131,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 144,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,402 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,398 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,630 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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YG09 YOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

YG09 YOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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