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AO08 WFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,762 mi
Last recorded192,762 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 192,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside marker light white to the side

Fail 16 Nov 2023 192,762 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside marker light white to the side

Pass 4 Oct 2022 185,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 177,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 176,272 miles

exhaust in poor condition (corrosion)

steering rack slight play

Fail 23 May 2020 176,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition (corrosion)

steering rack slight play

Pass 28 May 2019 171,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 164,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 157,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 157,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 150,286 miles

Front brake disc worn (pads4-5000 miles)

Slight play to both sides inner rack joint

Fail 24 May 2016 150,286 miles

Front brake disc worn (pads4-5000 miles)

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

Slight play to both sides inner rack joint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 111,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,500 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 WFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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