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AO57 AYF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,072 mi
Last recorded244,072 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 AYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 244,072 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear door bottom corners corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 232,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear door bottom corner corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 212,739 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear shock absorber mounting distorted

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 27 Jun 2018 204,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2018 204,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2017 198,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 187,939 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 178,416 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing

no read out given on emission test

Fail 30 Jun 2015 178,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing

no read out given on emission test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 165,913 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 165,909 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside front shocker dust cover missing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 147,152 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside front shocker dust cover missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 141,083 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,226 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 74,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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AO57 AYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO57 AYF, 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 AO57 AYF registered?

AO57 AYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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