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AL08 FAB

2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter124,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 147,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,405 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 127,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,189 miles

park efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 76,484 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber xs lateral play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber lateral play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,741 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play shock absorber (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play shock absorber (2.2.B.1g)

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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AL08 FAB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 124,409 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 AL08 FAB, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL08 FAB registered?

AL08 FAB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is AL08 FAB safe to buy?

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