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AO57 FTY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,138 mi
Last recorded122,138 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,138 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2018 122,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,706 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,707 miles

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,326 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,648 miles

nearside front track rod end worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,221 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,654 miles

slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,205 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 FTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

AO57 FTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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