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AJ55 VAN

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,884 mi
Last recorded219,884 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 219,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 217,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 213,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 208,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 199,963 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2021 199,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2020 192,144 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 192,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 190,275 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 12 Sep 2019 190,268 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 13 Sep 2018 187,826 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2017 184,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 180,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 180,397 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 176,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 169,803 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,797 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,726 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AJ55 VAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AJ55 VAN, 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 AJ55 VAN registered?

AJ55 VAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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