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AU55 EPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,418 mi
Last recorded141,418 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 141,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 139,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,422 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 EPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 EPK?

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What year was AU55 EPK registered?

AU55 EPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is AU55 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 EPK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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