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AY18 SZJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,563 mi
Last recorded131,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,998 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,997 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,464 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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 SZJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

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

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