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AH02 NDY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,799 mi
Last recorded229,799 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 NDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 229,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

o/s sill corroded

oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 24 Sep 2025 229,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

o/s sill corroded

oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Oct 2024 220,621 miles

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

Off side sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear differential is leaking oil

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

Rear seats removed at time of re test

Rear shock absorbers corroded and deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2024 220,621 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Off side sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear differential is leaking oil

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

Rear shock absorbers corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2023 206,288 miles

Off side rear inner sill corroded

Off side steering tie bar won

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear shocker bushes perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2023 206,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Off side rear inner sill corroded

Off side steering tie bar won

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake will soon require adjustment

Rear shocker bushes perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2022 194,088 miles

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

Off side front steering tie bar is worn

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

Oil leak

Parking brake will soon require adjustment or repair

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded and failing

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2021 181,637 miles

Misting of oil on engine/slight leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear shockers derteriorated

Wear in off side front steering tie bar

Fail 10 Sep 2021 181,637 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Misting of oil on engine/slight leak

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

Off side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear shockers derteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wear in off side front steering tie bar

Pass 10 Sep 2020 169,037 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside park brake has slightly low performance

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 142,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 97,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,524 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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AH02 NDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AH02 NDY, 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 AH02 NDY registered?

AH02 NDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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