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A18 SJO

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

305,415 mi
Last recorded305,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 305,415 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 300,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 297,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 292,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak around water pump and EGR cooler

Pass 2 Nov 2021 283,640 miles

rear tyres wearing low-

Pass 2 Nov 2021 283,640 miles

rear tyres wearing low-

Pass 12 Dec 2020 283,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 279,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 279,795 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 275,522 miles

crack in screen top left

slight play in rear anti roll bar wrap round bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2017 274,228 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 274,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 267,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 267,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 242,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 205,823 miles

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' rubbers have play

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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A18 SJO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 144,308 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 A18 SJO, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SJO registered?

A18 SJO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is A18 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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