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AO08 BZS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,514 mi
Last recorded159,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,514 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti-roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 158,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 158,023 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating sinks to floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 157,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 154,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 154,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 153,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,960 miles

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 BZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 BZS registered?

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

Is AO08 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 BZS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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