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AU18 AMK

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,323 mi
Last recorded124,323 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 124,312 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 109,478 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 25,460 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 AMK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AMK, 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 AU18 AMK registered?

AU18 AMK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is AU18 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 AMK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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