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YH09 XVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

243,717 mi
Last recorded243,717 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 243,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel aech missing

Offside Rear wheel arch missing

brake pipes covered in thick underseil

Fail 20 Sep 2025 243,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 243,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached on wing mirrore broken and sharpe edge (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab floor inside cab corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached on door mirror loose and sharpe edge (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door corroded sharpe edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear cracked and shawing white (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch missing

Nearside Rear wheel arches missing

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 235,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 225,319 miles

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 225,244 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step holed and corrroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 202,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 202,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 182,473 miles

N/S sidemarker insecure.

N/S/R lens damaged.

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

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

O/S sidemarker insecure.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 159,635 miles

O/S sidemarker insecure

Suspect injector blowing

Fail 31 Jan 2020 159,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S sidemarker insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspect injector blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,536 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 144,536 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,675 miles

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

nearside non obligatory wide angle mirror missing

nearside rear non obligatory upper marker lamp not working

offside front non obligatory upper marker lamp not working

Fail 1 Feb 2018 139,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear non obligatory side marker light not working

offside front non obligatory upper marker light not working

play in both inner steering arm joints

Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,449 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 75,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,115 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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YH09 XVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH09 XVX, 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 YH09 XVX registered?

YH09 XVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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