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AO08 UUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,822 mi
Last recorded166,822 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 166,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 166,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,767 miles

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 155,752 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,980 miles

Nearside centre marker light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2016 145,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside centre marker light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,521 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 136,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s centre marker light inop

Pass 19 May 2014 128,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 123,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,902 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 UUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

AO08 UUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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