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AY18 UKD

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,741 mi
Last recorded106,741 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 UKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,741 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 50,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 UKD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY18 UKD registered?

AY18 UKD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AY18 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 UKD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 UKD have outstanding finance?

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