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AY18 SSV

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

324,018 mi
Last recorded324,018 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 324,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 323,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cluster faulty (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 305,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 276,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate light cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers only working on full speed and do not self park

Pass 14 Feb 2023 242,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 201,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 164,497 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 SSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

AY18 SSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AY18 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 SSV 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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