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AO58 BCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,847 mi
Last recorded159,847 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 159,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 157,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 157,014 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 157,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 150,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,136 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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AO58 BCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO58 BCF, 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 AO58 BCF registered?

AO58 BCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AO58 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 BCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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