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AO08 BYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,961 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,383 miles

Front Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,111 miles

Front Both front shock gaiters deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,108 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,721 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front nearside shock gaiter deteriorated lower half missing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,879 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,680 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,409 miles

both front discs on inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,857 miles

emissions too low to register

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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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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What year was AO08 BYD registered?

AO08 BYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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