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AO08 ZYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,033 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,483 miles

Exhaust mount corroded but system still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has slight condensation but still has beam pattern not affecting light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,038 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded but system still secure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade started to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has slight cut in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,859 miles

Exhaust mountings starting to corrode but system secure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish on outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,492 miles

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

Offside Front side repeat indicator lens damaged but no white light showing

slight oil weap from diff

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,253 miles

slight oil weep from diff

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,091 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,773 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,095 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,095 miles

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

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

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 ZYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

AO08 ZYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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