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KR09 LWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,285 mi
Last recorded229,285 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 229,285 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 229,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 223,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 217,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 209,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 203,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 199,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 189,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 182,605 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 170,790 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 113,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR09 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR09 LWA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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