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AU05 DLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

269,707 mi
Last recorded269,707 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 269,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 269,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 266,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 263,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 259,782 miles

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

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

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

underbody showing signs of light corrossion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 251,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 241,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 191,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 191,238 miles

1x o/s/f body bolt loose

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f roof marker inop

Fail 28 Sep 2016 191,238 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1x o/s/f body bolt loose

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f roof marker inop

Pass 14 Sep 2015 172,275 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside water ingress n/s head lamp

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre seat belt clasp damaged

freeplay both rack arms

lift in both front lower swivels

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 172,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside water ingress n/s head lamp

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre seat belt clasp damaged

freeplay both rack arms

lift in both front lower swivels

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 136,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s roof marker inop

park brake cable guides worn

slight lift both front swivels

Fail 20 Nov 2013 136,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s roof marker inop

park brake cable guides worn

slight lift both front swivels

Pass 23 Nov 2012 116,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs are worn

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs are worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,548 miles

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

rear brake slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 DLK, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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