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AO08 HCK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

250,656 mi
Last recorded250,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 250,656 miles

Body component slightly corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator lens defective ( BOTH SIDE )

Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing 1/2 ( BOTH SIDE )

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Centre ) ( ATTENTION ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear Lamp lens defective

Prop shaft bearing has slight play ( BEARING BUSH ) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ( Streaking ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 250,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear lamp lens damage

Offside Front Lower Driver's door corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear lamp lens damage

Fail 29 Jul 2022 250,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Driver's door corroded

Nearside Body component damaged/corrode

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear lamp lens damage ( BOTH SIDE )

Fail 24 Nov 2021 250,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear axle damp possible leaking seal

Pass 25 Nov 2020 187,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 162,179 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 139,099 miles

MIL ON

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 139,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

MIL ON

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 131,173 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,035 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 126,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 115,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,557 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,651 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 HCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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