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944 FPD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,721 mi
Last recorded154,721 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,333 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 142,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,505 miles

1.slight play in both steering rack arm inner joints 2.n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,336 miles

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

slight play in both front track arms

van wet at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,514 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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944 FPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 944 FPD, 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 944 FPD registered?

944 FPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 944 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 944 FPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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