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AO58 HJN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 129,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 124,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,224 miles

Nearside HANDBRAKE LOW

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,037 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 110,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light iluminated

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,147 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 77,132 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,638 miles

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

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

slight knock in steering column / rack ?

various chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,824 miles

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 HJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

AO58 HJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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