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AO08 YKK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 135,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 135,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 125,566 miles

play in rear propshaft joint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,215 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 YKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

AO08 YKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AO08 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 YKK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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