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AU07 DYD

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2025 115,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2024 107,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured rear eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,196 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2022 100,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,818 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,870 miles

n/s and o/s wide angle mirrors missing

o/s rear lamp poor

slight brake bind o/s/f

water in o/s side repeater

Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,867 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s and o/s wide angle mirrors missing

o/s rear lamp poor

slight brake bind o/s/f

water in o/s side repeater

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,339 miles

dpf pressure hoses disconnected

Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

dpf pressure hoses disconnected

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,049 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light lens (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,763 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,470 miles

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

slight bind n/s and o/s front brakes

slight cracking n/s/r tyre valve

Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight bind n/s and o/s front brakes

slight cracking n/s/r tyre valve

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,502 miles

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

windscreen has large crack along bottom of the screen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,437 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s door mirror unit damaged slightly

n/s/r body work damaged but not sharpe edges

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,389 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s door mirror unit damaged slightly

n/s/r body work damaged but not sharpe edges

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/r corner of body has damage

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/r corner of body has damage

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

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 DYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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