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YH09 XWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,671 mi
Last recorded178,671 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 178,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

knock from steering rack on lock to lock test

travel on brake pedal before brakes are applied brakes all lock out ok

Pass 10 Feb 2022 160,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,346 miles

Coolant leak coolant level warning light on constant ()

Front radiator fan couling adrift and broken

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s mirror slight damage & bottom section glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f shock absorber top mount/bush has wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,496 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 131,492 miles

Front Body insecure both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,426 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 126,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 120,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,693 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,006 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,467 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,175 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 XWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc 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 YH09 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YH09 XWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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