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AO08 YKM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,089 mi
Last recorded212,089 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 212,089 miles

**MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA**

**large cracks nearside windscreen**

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 195,366 miles

*large crack nearside windscreen*

driver seat deteriorated

steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control

Pass 5 Sep 2014 174,750 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front and rear tyres with slight deteriorated sidewall

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

Offside front and rear tyres with slight deteriorated sidewall

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe on front crossmember loose

Stone chip nearside windscreen

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,556 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 86,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

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

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