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KR09 LYH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,678 mi
Last recorded206,678 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 206,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside side door corroded

rear doors heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 206,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side door corroded unlikly to injury

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

rear doors badly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 206,258 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side door corroded unlikly to injury

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

rear doors badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 205,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 197,348 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

long park brake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 186,919 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 186,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 174,988 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing but light still visible from reasonable distance

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

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

noise on steering but no play found and smooth in operation

Pass 8 May 2017 162,714 miles

EML light on dash at time of testing

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 162,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on dash at time of testing

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 147,814 miles

front brakes worn

slight play in front wheels

Fail 9 Apr 2016 147,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes worn

slight play in front wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2015 133,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,882 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,435 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 LYH 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 70.6%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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