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AO08 KKW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

252,936 mi
Last recorded252,936 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 252,936 miles

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

Rear corrosion both rear boot doors

Rear diff pinion oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 252,936 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion both rear boot doors

Rear diff pinion oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 247,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear trim missing

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 238,749 miles

diff pinion oil leak

engine oil leak turbo return pipe

Fail 24 Mar 2016 238,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

diff pinion oil leak

engine oil leak turbo return pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2015 213,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance at 24%

lemns broken on n/s repeater but still shows amber light

Pass 27 Mar 2015 213,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance at 24%

lemns broken on n/s repeater but still shows amber light

Pass 21 Mar 2014 184,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 184,550 miles

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 169,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 169,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake coming high

Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,087 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 KKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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