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AU06 GKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,656 mi
Last recorded259,656 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 259,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 254,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 251,043 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 244,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 235,356 miles

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

roughness in steering

Fail 8 May 2018 235,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

roughness in steering

Pass 3 May 2017 217,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 217,170 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear side marker not working

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 202,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side marker not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 May 2016 202,708 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side marker not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 May 2015 183,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 183,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside park brake reading low

Pass 12 May 2014 162,942 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside repeater damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 139,782 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to LIMIT ...235/65r16c

Fail 9 May 2013 139,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to limit...235/65R16C

offside repeater damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 114,401 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 114,401 miles

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

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 94,712 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,270 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 50,990 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 GKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKL, 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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What year was AU06 GKL registered?

AU06 GKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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