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YP09 LTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024
Pass 28 Oct 2022 218,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 218,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021
Fail 19 Oct 2021

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020

damaged to windscreen

pads warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

damaged to windscreen

pads warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2019

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front- rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 197,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 258,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 258,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 214,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s marker lamp not working

n/s/r body damage

prop centre bearing worn

spare missing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 214,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s marker lamp not working

n/s/r body damage

prop centre bearing worn

spare missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 190,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 156,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 156,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,082 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 96,293 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 96,293 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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YP09 LTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP09 LTX, 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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YP09 LTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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