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AO08 BZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,073 mi
Last recorded204,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 204,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 204,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 169,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 169,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,584 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 87,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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