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AU06 GKV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,695 mi
Last recorded130,695 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 GKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,695 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side loading door corroded at bottom

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 142,282 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 124,462 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft bearing rubber split but secure (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 118,231 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,676 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,212 miles

rear prop joint very worn

Pass 15 May 2013 87,565 miles

NS side repeter lense missing

front brake peds very low

rear brake pads low

rear prop joint very worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,692 miles

n/s spare wheel clamp not connected to carrier

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,717 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 GKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AU06 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

AU06 GKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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