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YN09 EXT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

216,004 mi
Last recorded216,004 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 EXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 216,004 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 273,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front shocker dust cover's split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 273,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front shocker dust cover's split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 256,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 234,192 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2019 234,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 219,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 200,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 200,224 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,558 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 181,558 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 164,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear diff or prop bearing noisey

Slight oil leak on rear diff

play in prop shaft centre bearing

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2015 164,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

play in prop shaft centre bearing

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 152,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 147,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 146,645 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 EXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YN09 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

YN09 EXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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