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A8 KWW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,509 mi
Last recorded159,509 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 159,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens crack (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner bonnet release handle stiff

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 159,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 159,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 159,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,558 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,966 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,057 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 19,057 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,379 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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A8 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 KWW, 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 A8 KWW registered?

A8 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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The MOT history for A8 KWW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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