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KR09 LWF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

238,484 mi
Last recorded238,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 238,484 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s body damage

Pass 1 Oct 2018 238,484 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body damage

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 238,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body damage

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 189,494 miles

Offside Front shocker cover worn /split

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

rear step damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 189,494 miles

All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front shocker cover worn /split

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

rear step damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2017 189,489 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard DPF empty (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 164,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,970 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight bind on the N/S front brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2015 124,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 115,607 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 114,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,079 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

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