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AO08 YKR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,697 mi
Last recorded235,697 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 235,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 235,695 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps all 3 o/s lamps initially come on, then flash off or on and off (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 235,697 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 235,695 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 235,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 235,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 169,369 miles

Brake Pad Low Level Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre Pressure Warning Light Illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2014 168,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake Pad Low Level Light Illuminated

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre Pressure Warning Light Illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2013 120,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 81,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,736 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 YKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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