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AO57 FTZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 106,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,083 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rearmost centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to lower edge of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 102,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rearmost centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to lower edge of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,221 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 96,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side load door bottom corroded and weak , but no sharp edges at present

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side load door bottom corroded and weak , but no sharp edges at present

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,360 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2018 83,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Nearside repeater indicator lens damaged.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Nearside repeater indicator lens damaged.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,760 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,475 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s mirror

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,242 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 FTZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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