MOT Status
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254,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure front & rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in engine bay (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure front & rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in engine bay (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Both rear wheel arches missing
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both rear wheel arches missing
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside All direction indicators not working All indicator lamps on Off Side not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235.65.16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))
Outline marker lamp not working x2 n/s x2 o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pads do not appear to be worn down to excess. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror indicator casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror indicator casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
bonnet stay mounting faulty
nearside front upper non obligatory lamp not working
nearside middle non obligatory side marker lamp hanging down
nearside side repeater lens broken
nearside wide angle mirror broken
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
bonnet stay mounting faulty
nearside front upper non obligatory lamp not working
nearside middle non obligatory side marker lamp hanging down
nearside side repeater lens broken
nearside wide angle mirror broken
rear differential seal leaking badly
off side mirror cassing damaged
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
off side mirror cassing damaged
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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YH09 XXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 2009.
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