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AY18 TEV

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,635 mi
Last recorded195,635 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 195,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 195,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 176,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 147,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,554 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,126 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 TEV 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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

AY18 TEV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AY18 TEV safe to buy?

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