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AU55 AAK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

340,699 mi
Last recorded340,699 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 340,699 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust blowing

various brake pipes are corroded front and rear osr disc dust plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 340,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Prop shaft likely to become detached bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various brake pipes are corroded front and rear osr disc dust plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 338,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 326,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2017 325,335 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 324,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 279,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 279,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 839,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 184,992 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 158,707 miles

both front tyres have wear on inner edges

o/s front shock absorber weak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 131,834 miles

slight lift in both lower balljoints

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 110,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,941 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 106,941 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AU55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 AAK, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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