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YLZ 4766

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,299 mi
Last recorded173,299 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 4766
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 173,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 171,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 171,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 167,926 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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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YLZ 4766 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLZ 4766, 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 YLZ 4766 registered?

YLZ 4766 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is YLZ 4766 safe to buy?

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