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AU55 AET

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

278,456 mi
Last recorded278,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 278,456 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 274,722 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 269,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 224,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 224,903 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 183,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 183,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 138,664 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 138,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 95,123 miles

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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 AET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AET, 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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What year was AU55 AET registered?

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

Is AU55 AET safe to buy?

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