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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in shock (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive play in shock (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in shock (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
parking brake just met the minimum requirement
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush on anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake just met minimum requirment
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
windscreen arc damage lower a to b zone
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AO08 ZZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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