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820 BAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

92,901 mi
Last recorded92,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration820 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 92,854 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm mounting bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of chassis/rear panel/rear crossmember excessively corroded/holed in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

chassis corroded throughout

reverse lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but ok. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Dec 2024 88,701 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2024 101,902 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,179 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rearmost member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rearmost member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,327 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,902 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,249 miles

Both side steps corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 71,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Ball joint on arm below steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both ARB linkage lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both side steps corroded and holed

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse light inop

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber detached

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 101,902 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,229 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 65,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 59,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 101,902 miles

unable to do emissions due to whereabouts of exhaust, visual done and appears clean

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,935 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 52,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

traction control light on

Pass 4 May 2017 101,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door hinges worn

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear from engine compartment to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear from engine compartment to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door hinges worn

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel breather pipe cracked/splitting

Fail 6 Oct 2014 33,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel breather pipe cracked/splitting

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,589 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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820 BAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 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 820 BAD, 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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820 BAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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