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AU07 AYY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,615 mi
Last recorded223,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 AYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 223,615 miles

Engine MIL on - pre 2008

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 223,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 25 May 2021 213,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 213,640 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Emissions not tested exhaust split in half at loint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust in half clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 194,684 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 194,669 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipe affected by corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 178,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure Rack mechanism corroded (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipe affected by corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs poor surface area (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 159,039 miles

Central Rear tow bar socket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2017 159,028 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side door sharp edges caused by damage and corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) end of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear tow bar socket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,861 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre wering on very inner egdes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,264 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

smoke reading too low to read

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/side side body damage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,003 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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AU07 AYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 AU07 AYY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU07 AYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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