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AO08 YKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,470 mi
Last recorded179,470 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 179,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended first seat belt stuck in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended very last seat near window seat belt stuck in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side covered in under seal but can still see corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 176,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened rear disc backing plate where handbrake shoe locate corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

under side of van has been under sealed

Fail 9 Nov 2021 176,610 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened rear disc backing plate where handbrake shoe locate corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

under side of van has been under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 57,011 miles

both wide angle mirrors cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2011 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

both wide angle mirrors cracked

differential pinion seal leaking

offside front brake binding and uneven pad wear

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 YKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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