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AY18 SBO

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 89,326 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 89,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 81,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 SBO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBO, 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 AY18 SBO?

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What year was AY18 SBO registered?

AY18 SBO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AY18 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 SBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 SBO have outstanding finance?

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