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KR09 LWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

227,986 mi
Last recorded227,986 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 227,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 223,022 miles

Headlamp beam image poor due to upgraded bulbs.

Light beam and very bright LED bulbs fitted to main beam.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 216,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 216,278 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 215,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 212,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 192,370 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 162,384 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 112,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,132 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 75,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR09 LWO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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