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898 MAC

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,804 mi
Last recorded219,804 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 219,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 219,804 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 215,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 212,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 212,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 212,094 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes covered in mud

Pass 5 Dec 2022 208,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 205,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 205,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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898 MAC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 898 MAC, 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 898 MAC registered?

898 MAC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2018.

Is 898 MAC safe to buy?

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