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AU06 HFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,943 mi
Last recorded111,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2024 111,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt buckle securing bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,591 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,433 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,350 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar link bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,861 miles

Advise 2 seatbelt buckles in rear of vehicle have plastic surround missing/broken

Advise slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar d-bushes and linkages

Advise travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,695 miles

slight damage to n/s front outer seat belt webbing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,167 miles

Advise both front flexis starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front disc corroded on inside

Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,388 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front disc corroded on inside

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 23,256 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise front wipers split

Advise nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Advise rear pads look low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 17,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,219 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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 HFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

AU06 HFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 HFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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