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D8 AUB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

218,155 mi
Last recorded218,155 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 AUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 218,155 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bearing/bush deteriorating ( bush split/detached in places advise replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak advise attention ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brakes sound gritty? when wheel turned advise investigation

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense brocken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all offside lights flashing fast and fault on dash indicated. (advise attention (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 218,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to/showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both exhaust suport mounts detached from exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bearing/bush deteriorating ( bush split/detached in places advise replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak advise attention ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brakes sound gritty? when wheel turned advise investigation

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense brocken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all offside lights flashing fast and fault on dash indicated. (advise attention (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 213,660 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft support mount/bush deteriorating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 213,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft support mount/bush deteriorating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge (main tread 3.8mm lowest point

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims low set from 3 - 0 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 207,705 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play center support bearing outer bush deteriating (borderline advise replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak nearside front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 207,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.40 1/m actual average 0.57 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plates deteriorated shoes insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plates deteriorated shoes insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted nearside and offside (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play center support bearing outer bush deteriating (borderline advise replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak nearside front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 203,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 193,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 193,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,456 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,217 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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D8 AUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 D8 AUB, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D8 AUB registered?

D8 AUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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