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AU55 ENP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,551 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play worn to limet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 135,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play worn to limet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,760 miles

Coolant warning light active.

Driver's door interior handle missing.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 128,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70/15c 112-110R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Both rear light units cracked and damaged.

Coolant warning light active.

Driver's door interior handle missing.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 121,656 miles

Coolant leak no coolant in reservoir and slight leak from top of reservoir ()

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement links and D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak no coolant in reservoir and slight leak from top of reservoir ()

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces look to be worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both nearside marker lights not working

Fail 14 Dec 2016 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure lens resting (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces look to be worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both nearside marker lights not working

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,023 miles

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

n/s rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,653 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber weak

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber very weak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,066 miles

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

o/s mud wing holed

Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s mud wing holed

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,475 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,783 miles

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 ENP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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