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AU55 ADX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ADX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 148,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple exhaust leaks & rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavy corrosion to both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear brake pipes corroding but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / body / underside of vehicle corrosion but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported incorrectly routed but secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tail lamp damaged & taped but no affect on operation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front inner edge worn BALD. Offside front outer edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,940 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,775 miles

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,775 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,001 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Fail 25 Oct 2018 129,000 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

VARIOUS BODY CORROSION

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,898 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 88,221 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,129 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,645 miles

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

all four shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

front brake discs are worn and corroded - inner faces are wearing considerably thin!

n/s bottom balljoint has play

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and link bushes

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

no spare wheel for vehicle

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

no spare wheel for vehicle

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,249 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,249 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres starting to perish

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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AU55 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ADX, 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 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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