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AY18 SZF

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,624 mi
Last recorded186,624 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 186,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 178,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 151,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod inner joint free play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn very low osr no sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,116 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 SZF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

AY18 SZF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is AY18 SZF safe to buy?

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