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AO08 NHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,980 mi
Last recorded127,980 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 127,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose and breaking from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,179 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,179 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,346 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 71,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,295 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 64,294 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,792 miles

Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on tow bar frame (1.9.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,143 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,383 miles

Rear axle prop shaft oil seal leaking badly

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,238 miles

Couldn't read on emmissions test

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

Oil leak on engine

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 NHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

AO08 NHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is AO08 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 NHV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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