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AE06 UWB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

248,270 mi
Last recorded248,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 UWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 248,270 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 236,524 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear rear door insecured

Pass 28 Nov 2020 221,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 218,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 209,084 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 209,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 193,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 178,231 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 178,231 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 165,288 miles

rear anti-roll bar rubbers slightly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2016 165,288 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear anti-roll bar rubbers slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 162,326 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 162,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,379 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 158,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 153,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 152,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel high

side markers not working

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,144 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 127,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 100,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,720 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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AE06 UWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AE06 UWB, 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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AE06 UWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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