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AO58 HJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,617 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 118,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on leaf spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake has been hot and pads appear crumbly

nearside sliding door and fuel flap corroded(not likely to cause injury)

Fail 5 Mar 2025 110,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake has been hot and pads appear crumbly

nearside sliding door and fuel flap corroded(not likely to cause injury)

Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,225 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,986 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,171 miles

GVW Limit is close to being exceeded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,986 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,894 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,398 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 HJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

AO58 HJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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