MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
both wide angle mirrors cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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