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KR09 LXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,367 mi
Last recorded152,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,367 miles

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

The front tyres have slight cracking in the tread

The parking brake o/s rear only just pass the efficiency requirement.

There is slight play in the o/s steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 3 Jul 2026 152,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm from leaf spring mounting rear ( outer sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll link bushes (anti roll bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 150,708 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both feathered outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 150,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both feathered outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 147,857 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both slight vertical lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 147,857 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both slight vertical lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,845 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 144,845 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 143,076 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads ok.

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,253 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads good.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 140,253 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on but pads good.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light on pads good.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,987 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2019 134,987 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,843 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 109,691 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 109,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,055 miles

rear differential leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,251 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 LXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LXU, 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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KR09 LXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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