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YN09 APV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,865 mi
Last recorded159,865 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 159,865 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 159,865 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 159,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 159,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 159,865 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 159,865 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 159,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 157,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 148,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,379 miles

Nearside washer jet not working,although adequate fluid supplied to clear screen

windscreen marked due to prolonged use of a deteriorated wiper blade,not seriously obscuring view

Pass 27 Mar 2017 215,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 192,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 166,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 139,380 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,152 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,988 miles

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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YN09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YN09 APV, 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 YN09 APV registered?

YN09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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