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2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 BW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working side marker ( front ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 135,574 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 135,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 128,619 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,951 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,638 miles

cut in trear side wall marked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cut in trear side wall marked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,364 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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305 BW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 141,430 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 305 BW, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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305 BW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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