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AO08 UUL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,807 mi
Last recorded167,807 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 167,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,805 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 149,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 142,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/ 16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drum stick has play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 136,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 129,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded away

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear back plate corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 122,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded away

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear back plate corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,087 miles

front shock dust cover missing

slight play both front bottom ball joints

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2018 116,087 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function o/s/r shock mount bent and shock (2.7.2a)

front shock dust cover missing

slight play both front bottom ball joints

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,651 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,197 miles

front brake discs and pads getting down

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,290 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 UUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

AO08 UUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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