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AU55 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

357,426 mi
Last recorded357,426 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 357,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 357,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills on innerside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 356,330 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 355,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody wax oiled

Fail 3 Feb 2024 355,103 miles

underbody wax oiled

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 349,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 346,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 335,402 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 317,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 317,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 289,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 289,208 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 271,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 270,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 257,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear hub slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 239,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 232,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 232,388 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake linkage stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2012 217,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2011 203,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 203,312 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 178,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 146,200 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 146,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 129,587 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 129,575 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AHC, 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 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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