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AU55 GDX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

underside corrosion on front suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,852 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,141 miles

Front both front headlamps going cloudy

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

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

parking brake has travel

Fail 16 Nov 2020 71,138 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlamps going cloudy

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

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

parking brake has travel

Pass 13 May 2019 64,127 miles

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,233 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 50,891 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 46,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,882 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,463 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,846 miles

rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,325 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 GDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GDX, 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 GDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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