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257 JTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2418cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,129 mi
Last recorded48,129 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,418cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,129 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,980 miles

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,959 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,070 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,472 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear side marker light dim

offside centre side marker light not working

Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear side marker light dim

offside centre side marker light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 33,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,948 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 15,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,840 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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257 JTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,418cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 146,235 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 257 JTU, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 257 JTU registered?

257 JTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is 257 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 JTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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