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AO57 FTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,936 mi
Last recorded177,936 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 177,936 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 177,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 177,250 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing all markers missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 176,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 176,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 155,601 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated badly

Fail 5 Oct 2016 155,601 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated badly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 235,781 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in the NSF & OSF inner steering rack joints

Fail 24 Sep 2015 234,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay in inner steering rack joints

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 119,879 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper just begining to smear screen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,428 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 FTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

AO57 FTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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