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AU06 JXR

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 153,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 149,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2021 144,771 miles

Brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Exhaust clamp cracked and bracket

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front brake discs inner surface corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 141,672 miles

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY IN STRUT AND TOP MOUNTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL BAR D RUBBERS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,573 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust support corroded but supports ok

Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust support corroded but supports ok

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,524 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,875 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 JXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

AU06 JXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 JXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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