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YH09 XWG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

251,685 mi
Last recorded251,685 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 251,685 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2023 251,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2022 239,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 223,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 223,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 202,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 202,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine glow light on

Pass 11 Apr 2019 176,702 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 176,684 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 163,020 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 163,012 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured body panel (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,028 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,533 miles

fron t brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

plastic trim missing o/s/f wheel arch

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 XWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream 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 YH09 XWG, 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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YH09 XWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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