CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU07 DFY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

265,212 mi
Last recorded265,212 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 265,212 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 260,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 246,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 238,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2016 238,418 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2015 225,810 miles

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

nearside seat belt lock mechanism housing broken but mechanism still working

Fail 14 Feb 2015 225,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

nearside seat belt lock mechanism housing broken but mechanism still working

Pass 19 Feb 2014 202,907 miles

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

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

emissions too low to register results

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside seat belt lock mechamism housing missing but action not impaired

Pass 15 Mar 2013 169,162 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bumper panel damaged and not fully secure

nearside outer seat belt lock mechanism housing broken but operation not impaired

Fail 15 Mar 2013 169,159 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

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

nearside outer seat belt lock mechanism housing broken but operation not impaired

nearside rear side marker light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 140,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 140,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both door mirrors cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside side loading door handle missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,680 miles

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

both nearside tyres sidewalls scuffed

emissions readings too low to register

offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2010 82,680 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both nearside tyres sidewalls scuffed

emissions readings too low to register

offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU07 DFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU07 DFY?

You can check the full history of AU07 DFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU07 DFY registered?

AU07 DFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is AU07 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 DFY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU07 DFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU07 DFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.