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AO08 WFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

310,269 mi
Last recorded310,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 310,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush damper shaft bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 261,920 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 261,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 221,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 173,858 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 173,855 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 146,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 146,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

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 WFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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