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AJ52 TAZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake chamber gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake chamber gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,009 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear air brake chamber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 82,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,389 miles

All 4 rear inner & outer tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,524 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres heavily perished on sidewalls (cracking) 215/75/16 c

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

wheel nut/hub covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,872 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

nearside front top marker lamp not working

offside side marker lamps (x2) not working

wheel nut/hub covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2009 27,125 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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AJ52 TAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ52 TAZ, 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 AJ52 TAZ registered?

AJ52 TAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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