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KR09 LVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

263,057 mi
Last recorded263,057 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 263,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 263,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 262,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 262,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 262,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 260,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear inner & outer wheel arches bubbles of corrosion

under body, suspension, sills surface rust

wheel caps fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 242,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 242,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 183,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 183,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 170,740 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

noise on steering but no fault found

slight smoke from exhaust on idle

Fail 14 May 2018 170,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

noise on steering but no fault found

slight smoke from exhaust on idle

Pass 16 May 2017 161,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

Fail 15 May 2017 161,264 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 143,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KR09 LVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR09 LVG, 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 KR09 LVG registered?

KR09 LVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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