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A13 WBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and small crack offside upper (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has had seats and belts removed for wheel chair use

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear at rear+ (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror lower glass missing

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

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

vehicle has had seats and belts removed for wheel chair

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,044 miles

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

vehicle has seats and belts removed for wheel chair

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both door mirror casings damaged

spare tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle has been modified for wheel chair

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both mirror casings damaged and taped

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,617 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,479 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,004 miles

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

standard number plates refitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,630 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable drum stick (2.2.C.1d)

Front front discs worn inner edge

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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A13 WBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A13 WBL, 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 A13 WBL registered?

A13 WBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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