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2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter
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40,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front nearside shock gaiter deteriorated lower half missing
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front discs on inner surface slightly corroded
emissions too low to register
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AO08 BYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 AO08 BYD, 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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AO08 BYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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