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YH09 XWV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,781 mi
Last recorded185,781 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 185,781 miles

Front steering pump noisy

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 168,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 168,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts u bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bodywork obstucting no plate (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side shoes retaning springs pulled through back plate (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts u bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted shoes loose retaning springs pulled through back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,661 miles

steerng slightly heavy in operation

Fail 17 Dec 2021 152,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 132,597 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,583 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,583 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 60,907 miles

Brake wear warning light on dash

Differential pinion seal leaking oil

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

Load sensors located too close to front tyres on either side of vehicle. Sensors tied to suspension arms.

O/S/F door check strap missing

slight play in propshaft front joint

Pass 30 May 2014 50,566 miles

diff pinion seal leak

driver's door checkstrap missing

n/sr tyre centre tread at 2mm

o/s/f 6mm cut in treads

slight damage to b/s chassis points

steering rack slight wear O/S & O/S boot damp

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,013 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red 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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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