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4 RRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 156,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 150,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,024 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 140,380 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 140,379 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,405 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 120,381 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour & offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,459 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,799 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,223 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,739 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,267 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,267 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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4 RRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 4 RRJ, 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 4 RRJ registered?

4 RRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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