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AU06 AOY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,812 mi
Last recorded195,812 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 195,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 195,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 187,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 177,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper cab lights not working

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside sidemarker not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 177,235 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure light bracket loose (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper cab lights not working

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside sidemarker not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 167,885 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 167,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 160,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear light bar damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 147,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to zone b but doesnt obstruct drivers view of road

Pass 6 May 2014 147,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to zone b but doesnt obstruct drivers view of road

Pass 3 May 2013 131,803 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 3 May 2013 131,803 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2012 113,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 113,517 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 77,652 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 77,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 60,269 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 AOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AOY, 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 AOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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