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AO08 HBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

254,281 mi
Last recorded254,281 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 254,281 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 254,281 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining broken back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 244,207 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 238,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 230,711 miles

EML showing on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2017 222,888 miles

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

exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 215,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight play in steering rack track arm

Fail 7 Mar 2016 215,818 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight play in steering rack track arm

Pass 16 Mar 2015 207,784 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 201,012 miles

Front brake discs are very badly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 201,002 miles

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

Front brake discs are very badly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 193,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2013 193,958 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 184,499 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 184,499 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 127,942 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,942 miles

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

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

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

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 HBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

AO08 HBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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