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YH09 XXC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,247 mi
Last recorded172,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 172,247 miles

Coolant leak On NS of engine/warning light on dash ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Boot split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 172,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear eye bushes worn excessivly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak On NS of engine/warning light on dash ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Boot split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 160,926 miles

Coolant low level light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 160,926 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low level light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp insecure Both offside front and rear (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,799 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,165 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 132,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 OF 2 SEGMENTS INOPERATIVE (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,992 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,958 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,416 miles

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

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 XXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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