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AY18 SKN

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,196 mi
Last recorded195,196 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 195,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2025 172,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both mirrors taped, partially obscuring the view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory and blistering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,628 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,628 miles

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

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 SKN 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 85.7%.

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 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 AY18 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

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

Is AY18 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 SKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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