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AY18 SDO

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 48,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,115 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 47,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,955 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 31,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,084 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 SDO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY18 SDO, 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 SDO?

You can check the full history of AY18 SDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY18 SDO registered?

AY18 SDO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AY18 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 SDO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 SDO have outstanding finance?

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