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AF07 FPA

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,596 mi
Last recorded208,596 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 208,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 208,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 182,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 172,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 152,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 151,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,582 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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AF07 FPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 AF07 FPA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF07 FPA registered?

AF07 FPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 August 2007.

Is AF07 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 FPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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