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AU06 AFF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

278,705 mi
Last recorded278,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 278,705 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 278,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 268,276 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front and read D bushes showing signs of wear and play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured cables on top of battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both N/S and O/S lower ball joints have Lift in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 268,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front and read D bushes showing signs of wear and play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured cables on top of battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both N/S and O/S lower ball joints have Lift in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S handbrake efficiency much lower than O/S

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 255,292 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 255,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 246,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 246,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 229,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 212,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 212,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 195,816 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 195,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 178,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

x2 front shocker upper mountings worn

Fail 4 Jul 2018 178,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

x2 front shocker upper mountings worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 165,939 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and has cuts

Pass 3 Aug 2016 153,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 153,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,925 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,080 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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AU06 AFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 141,430 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 AU06 AFF, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU06 AFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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