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AU55 FKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Turquoise Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

269,795 mi
Last recorded269,795 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 269,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 269,793 miles

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

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 FKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Turquoise with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY?

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What year was AU55 FKY registered?

AU55 FKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AU55 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 FKY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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