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AU07 DHY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,679 mi
Last recorded185,679 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 185,679 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 185,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 185,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 171,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 171,593 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion doors of (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' radio on dash (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 153,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 153,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 136,916 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,728 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,819 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 DHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

AU07 DHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is AU07 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 DHY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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