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AO08 BZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

364,921 mi
Last recorded364,921 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 364,921 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 25 Feb 2020 345,897 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 298,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 269,940 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 269,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 223,183 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 223,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 193,419 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2015 161,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 160,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 160,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 153,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 153,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 149,397 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 149,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 802,070 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 BZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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