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AU06 GLY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 65,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,591 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall-should be renewed asap

Pass 14 May 2007 10,412 miles

handbrake travel on limit

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall badly scuffed

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 GLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GLY, 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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How do I check the history of AU06 GLY?

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What year was AU06 GLY registered?

AU06 GLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is AU06 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 GLY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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