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AO57 BYK

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,184 mi
Last recorded214,184 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 214,184 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 213,909 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 195,543 miles

both front brake discs worn pads ok

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

o/s siderepeater discoloured

slight bind n/s front hub

unable to obtain emission print engine very clean

Fail 24 Nov 2014 195,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn pads ok

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

brake pad warning light on

coolant leak light on

engine oil leak

o/s siderepeater discoloured

slight bind n/s front hub

unable to obtain emission print engine very clean

Pass 14 Nov 2013 174,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 147,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 108,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,947 miles

Centre Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

spare wheel carrier cable tied secure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,067 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 BYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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