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AU06 EPP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt starting to crack

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

nearside rear outer tyre wall scuffed

offside rear door corroded under window

Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

alternator belt starting to crack

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

nearside rear outer tyre wall scuffed

offside rear door corroded under window

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,711 miles

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear corner bumper missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear corner bumper missing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,566 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,114 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,544 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly distorted but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Fail 29 May 2009 40,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly distorted but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,841 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 EPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPP, 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 EPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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