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RS08 OAT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS08 OAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2026 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 63,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has excessive play in strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has excessive play in strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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RS08 OAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 RS08 OAT, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RS08 OAT registered?

RS08 OAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is RS08 OAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS08 OAT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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