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AO57 VVJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

321,420 mi
Last recorded321,420 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 321,420 miles

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 311,452 miles

front brake pipe starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes starting rust

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in lower ball joints

slightplay in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2017 367,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipe starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes starting rust

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in lower ball joints

slightplay in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 295,512 miles

near side overtaking mirror broken

off side front to rear brake pipe and off side front stsrting to rust

slight play in near side lower ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2016 295,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side overtaking mirror broken

off side front to rear brake pipe and off side front stsrting to rust

slight play in near side lower ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2015 279,307 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 279,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside marker lights

Pass 23 Dec 2014 257,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 225,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2012 192,674 miles

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

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

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

front tyres getting low and have small cuts to tread

off side front mirror cap missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2012 192,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres getting low and have small cuts to tread

off side front mirror cap missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2011 147,867 miles

off side front tyre gettinh low on tyre4ad on inner edge

slight play in near side front track rod end

small crackes in front number plate

Fail 12 Dec 2011 147,867 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre gettinh low on tyre4ad on inner edge

slight play in near side front track rod end

small crackes in front number plate

Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,803 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

slight play o/s of rack

Fail 15 Dec 2010 107,803 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 VVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

AO57 VVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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