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AU07 DFK

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 163,840 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear doors corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2015 163,840 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear doors corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,381 miles

rear o/s door rusty

rear shockabsorber covers rusty holed

Fail 29 Jan 2014 146,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade poor

pad warning wire broken o/s/r

rear o/s door rusty

rear shockabsorber covers rusty holed

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,954 miles

play in struts

slight lift in lower ball joints

slight play n/s/f t.r.e

Fail 22 Jan 2013 126,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads thin ????

o/s/ side markers not working

play in struts

rear pads thin

slight lift in lower ball joints

slight play n/s/f t.r.e

Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift front lower ball joints

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,163 miles

slight lift front lower ball joints

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,138 miles

o/s/r lamp lens stuck up on side

Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,138 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear pads over half worn

n/s side door handle broken

o/s/r lamp lens stuck up on side

some side marker lights not working

very slight binding rear wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

radiator shroud broken

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 DFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DFK, 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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What year was AU07 DFK registered?

AU07 DFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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