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A1 VOA

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 131,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 123,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,187 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nsf inner trackrod ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn excessively (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated n/sr tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing Pad missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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A1 VOA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A1 VOA, 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 A1 VOA registered?

A1 VOA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is A1 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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