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AU06 JUC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,116 mi
Last recorded139,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside/offside shocks have slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,549 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front shock absorbers have play/wear in shafts

Fail 13 Jul 2022 124,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front shock absorbers have play/wear in shafts

Pass 12 Aug 2021 120,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 120,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,285 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2020 117,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2018 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2017 103,144 miles

O/S/F wing mirror and side repeater lens damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2017 103,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F wing mirror and side repeater lens damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,650 miles

O/s/f upper brake light bulb dim

front exhaust mount corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2016 93,650 miles

O/s/f upper brake light bulb dim

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust mount corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,051 miles

hand brake travel needs adjusting

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake travel needs adjusting

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,440 miles

front flex exhaust leaking

mirror side repeater lens broken

nearside rear tyre outer edge starting to wear

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,391 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front flex exhaust leaking

mirror side repeater lens broken

nearside rear tyre outer edge starting to wear

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,653 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber leaking oil

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,556 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,343 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 JUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JUC, 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 JUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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