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AU55 EOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,071 mi
Last recorded170,071 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 170,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,230 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper n/s end cap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 165,609 miles

Offside Rear Lens Broken

Fail 27 Mar 2019 165,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lens Broken

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,127 miles

rear doors do not close fully

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

Pass 12 Apr 2017 149,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp Image is slightly poor

Fail 12 Apr 2017 149,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp Image is slightly poor

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 121,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 98,223 miles

front brake discs worn

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,789 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,766 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

high pressure pump damp

injector cover missing and 2 injectors visibly damp

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 EOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

AU55 EOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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