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AY18 TNL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,138 mi
Last recorded205,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 205,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 194,300 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 194,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 185,891 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable both (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 185,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable both (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 185,289 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bulb Not Fitted in Securely (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens Slightly Cracked/Broken, Showing White Light to Rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake Pedal Spongy, Requires Further Inspection

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Play, Requires to be Changed Soon (Both Sides) ()

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,972 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 173,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 159,544 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

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 TNL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

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

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