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AM06 ASV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 125,610 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 125,610 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2025 124,507 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Offside & Nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 124,363 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF - NSR - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Offside & Nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 117,834 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brakes passed with 16% no Lock

Pass 23 May 2023 111,310 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 111,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 106,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 95,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear d bushes slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2019 90,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear d bushes slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,889 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,888 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket missing, anti roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 720,230 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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AM06 ASV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AM06 ASV, 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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AM06 ASV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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