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AO58 DMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,195 mi
Last recorded185,195 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 185,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 178,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 172,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 169,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 161,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,314 miles

Offside Inner steering rack inner joint, slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2015 138,303 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner steering rack inner joint, slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,458 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 115,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 114,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,848 miles

front pads appear lowish

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

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 DMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

AO58 DMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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