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8 DOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,640 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,396 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,321 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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8 DOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 DOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 DOU?

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What year was 8 DOU registered?

8 DOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is 8 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DOU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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