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AF55 UWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,994 mi
Last recorded141,994 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 141,994 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 141,985 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AF55 UWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AF55 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF55 UWY?

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What year was AF55 UWY registered?

AF55 UWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is AF55 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UWY shows 3 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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