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AO57 AYS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

359,508 mi
Last recorded359,508 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 359,508 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 348,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

sides corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 322,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 303,512 miles

All outside body corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear lamp slightly damage

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 303,448 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear lamp slightly damage

Pass 26 Nov 2018 284,193 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged and insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 284,193 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 245,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 208,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 208,750 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 185,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 161,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 161,958 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2013 139,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,661 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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AO57 AYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AYS, 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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AO57 AYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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