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YH09 XWR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,439 mi
Last recorded195,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 195,439 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 186,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 174,283 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 174,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 159,314 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 159,314 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 138,040 miles

Central Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,981 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 109,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 90,438 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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 XWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

YH09 XWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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