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A9 OYT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,399 mi
Last recorded152,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 152,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 151,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 151,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,415 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly worn

Offside side repeater lens cracked

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,166 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

o/s side repeater lens cracked

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,043 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,787 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,018 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

both rear tyres on minimum

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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A9 OYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A9 OYT, 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 A9 OYT registered?

A9 OYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is A9 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OYT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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