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AU56 BCX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014
Pass 5 Mar 2013 172,481 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 172,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 161,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 124,300 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light is on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,553 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2009 91,501 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 BCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU56 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 BCX registered?

AU56 BCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is AU56 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 BCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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