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KR09 LXH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,036 mi
Last recorded233,036 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 233,036 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step damaged underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side markers starting to show white

Fail 9 Feb 2026 233,036 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bottom of side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step damaged underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side markers starting to show white

Pass 12 Feb 2025 228,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour all lenses faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 228,617 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 224,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 218,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 212,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 206,024 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 206,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 201,914 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front also going bold on outer edge wants changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

both front shockers has slight play

nearside bottom mirror glass loose

offside front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2020 201,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding nearside front wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding offside front wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both rear eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front also going bold on outer edge wants changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

both front shockers has slight play

brake pad light on dash

hand brake has a lot of travel

nearside bottom mirror glass loose

offside front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2019 194,945 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 194,945 miles

Fuel pipe insecure FILTER (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 187,044 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 179,736 miles

both front ball joints have slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 173,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake pipe slightly corroded

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

slight play in steering U joint

Fail 24 Feb 2016 173,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper brake pipe slightly corroded

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

slight play in steering U joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 166,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 158,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,881 miles

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 LXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

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

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