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AU55 FKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

282,355 mi
Last recorded282,355 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 282,355 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sills corroded/surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2024 280,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 277,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 274,233 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner inner sill slight corrosion /surface rust

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 274,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner inner sill slight corrosion /surface rust

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 271,891 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 264,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 261,213 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 258,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 254,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 250,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 243,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension ball joints have slight lift

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 243,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension ball joints have slight lift

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 230,662 miles

Lift noted in offside front suspension bottom ball joint. Not considered to exceed manufacturers specifications.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 230,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Lift noted in offside front suspension bottom ball joint. Not considered to exceed manufacturers specifications.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded in two places.In clip behind fuel tank,and at flexi brake hose union. Not considered to be seriously weakened.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 225,013 miles

Offside parkbrake cable support bracket loose on rear axle

Fail 25 Sep 2013 225,013 miles

Offside parkbrake cable support bracket loose on rear axle

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 221,696 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 221,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 218,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 210,680 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 210,680 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 205,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 205,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 164,769 miles

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

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 FKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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