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A8 YFY

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,674 mi
Last recorded173,674 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 173,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 173,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 173,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small blow hole in exhaust rear section

Pass 26 Feb 2024 171,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 169,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light inoperative.

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 165,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 154,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,958 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 131,958 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 119,821 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,229 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,679 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer 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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A8 YFY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 144,569 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 A8 YFY, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 YFY registered?

A8 YFY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is A8 YFY safe to buy?

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