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AU56 BBX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight moisture in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front slider bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all direction indicators discoloured

Fail 17 Jul 2024 89,664 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings no longer supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all direction indicators discoloured

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,611 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 89,611 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,533 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

no recordable exhaust emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,918 miles

no recordable exhaust emissions

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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AU56 BBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 141,430 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 AU56 BBX, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 BBX registered?

AU56 BBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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