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AU07 FKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 152,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 152,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,685 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,685 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,309 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 13,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 213,009 miles

Windscreen has a slight chip

Fail 9 Nov 2015 213,006 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer anti roll bar bushes (lower link bushes both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a slight chip

Pass 6 Nov 2014 183,734 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 183,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 158,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 134,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 134,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,433 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut to tread not to cords

Fail 2 Nov 2011 118,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre cut to tread not to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,441 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 FKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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