2009 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KR09 LYF
2009 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 299,703 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 299,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
KR09 LYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 299,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KR09 LYF Mileage History
- 17/02/2024296,997 mi
- 26/02/2024297,037 mi+40 mi
- 13/02/2025298,523 mi+1,486 mi
- 27/02/2025298,692 mi+169 mi
- 26/02/2026299,703 mi+1,011 mi
Average of roughly 1,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KR09 LYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes Sprinter (KR09 LYF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate inscription illegible partially obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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