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593 BUO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration593 BUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 144,390 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 144,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 138,588 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 132,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear side markers not working

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,978 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside front wing mirror damaged

Rear brake discs worn

Slight bind at all wheels

Slight play at inner steering rack track rods

Fail 7 Aug 2015 93,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside front wing mirror damaged

Rear brake discs worn

Slight bind at all wheels

Slight play at inner steering rack track rods

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,972 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS.

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,972 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS.

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 May 2012 91,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn/pitted

vehicle presented as class 7, 5000 kg gvw on manufacturers plate and 3501 revenue wieght on v5, dvla contacted and advised wrong wieght has been entered on v5, should read 3500.

Pass 19 May 2012 91,953 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn/pitted

vehicle presented as class 7, 5000 kg gvw on manufacturers plate and 3501 revenue wieght on v5, dvla contacted and advised wrong wieght has been entered on v5, should read 3500.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,964 miles

ad various side markers inop

Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ad various side markers inop

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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593 BUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 593 BUO, 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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593 BUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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