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AO57 BYA

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

267,198 mi
Last recorded267,198 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 267,198 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 267,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 266,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 263,265 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 253,124 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 253,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 244,682 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 244,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 227,003 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 227,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre pressures need attention

Pass 17 Sep 2013 191,762 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 191,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,761 miles

N/S reverse light inop

O/S marker inop

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

SRS light on

Fail 13 Sep 2012 149,761 miles

N/S reverse light inop

O/S marker inop

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

SRS light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 114,502 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 114,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,638 miles

engine oil leak

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s door check strap worn

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 BYA is a 2007 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 58.8%.

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 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 AO57 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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