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AY18 RWJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,605 mi
Last recorded305,605 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 RWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 305,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 288,376 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 288,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 252,561 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 252,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 221,057 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 181,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 181,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,611 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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AY18 RWJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY18 RWJ, 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 AY18 RWJ registered?

AY18 RWJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AY18 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 RWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 RWJ have outstanding finance?

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