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40 XS

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 XS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 86,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,397 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks have play in their damping rod sliding bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts with stones wedged in - no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,397 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks have play in their damping rod sliding bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts with stones wedged in - no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,442 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear light lense poor condition

Nearside mirror cover poor condition

Offside Rear light lense poor condition

Offside mirror cover poor condition

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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40 XS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 40 XS, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 XS registered?

40 XS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is 40 XS safe to buy?

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