MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
hazard light switch doesn't illuminate
pedal rubbers worn
seatbelts slow to recoil
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished
Offside Rear Inner tyre perished
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hazard light switch doesn't illuminate
pedal rubbers worn
seatbelts slow to recoil
Rear Both flap brackets rotten.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber split.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both flap brackets rotten.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner track rod play.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Mud guard brackets corroded.
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner track rod play.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Mud guard brackets corroded.
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Body has slight corrosion both rear inner mudflaps (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake flexi hoses perished
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion both rear inner mudflaps (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake flexi hoses perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU55 ABK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 AU55 ABK, 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 ABK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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