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AU18 AKP

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,269 mi
Last recorded8,269 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 8,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 8,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 8,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 7,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 6,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 5,831 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 2,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 1,934 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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AU18 AKP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU18 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU18 AKP?

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What year was AU18 AKP registered?

AU18 AKP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is AU18 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 AKP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU18 AKP have outstanding finance?

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