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AU07 FJA

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

282,025 mi
Last recorded282,025 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 282,025 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s front (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 282,025 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s front (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 270,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 262,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 258,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 233,830 miles

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 31 Jul 2015 233,829 miles

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

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2014 228,655 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 228,650 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 209,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

noise from offside rear hub

Pass 22 Jul 2013 209,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

noise from offside rear hub

Pass 9 Jul 2012 178,164 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 178,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 150,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 150,207 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 119,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,474 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 FJA 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 58.8%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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