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KR09 LWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,961 mi
Last recorded218,961 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 218,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 206,139 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded and lamp partly full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose/Pipe near side of engine bay has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 206,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Lags behind (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded and lamp partly full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose/Pipe near side of engine bay has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 195,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 195,147 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 187,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 178,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 160,851 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 160,851 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,442 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2014 132,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 115,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,083 miles

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

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 LWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

KR09 LWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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