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AR08 FOY

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 134,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,000 miles

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

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,266 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 70,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,610 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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AR08 FOY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 AR08 FOY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 FOY registered?

AR08 FOY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is AR08 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 FOY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR08 FOY have outstanding finance?

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