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AE56 YMF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,155 mi
Last recorded196,155 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 196,155 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joints wearing.

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing.

Offside front shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering oil contaminated.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 196,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joints wearing.

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing.

Offside front shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering oil contaminated.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 174,863 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 15 Mar 2011 146,724 miles

front anti - roll bar inner mounting bushes slight wear

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2011 146,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front anti - roll bar inner mounting bushes slight wear

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,221 miles

emissions to low to register

stone chip on windscreen offside

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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AE56 YMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE56 YMF, 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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What year was AE56 YMF registered?

AE56 YMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 YMF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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