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AU56 BDV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

253,005 mi
Last recorded253,005 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 253,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear quater panel corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 250,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 250,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 244,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 244,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 234,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 224,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 224,012 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 212,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 212,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 205,560 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FROM FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 199,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately tie rod (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately tie rod (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 197,371 miles

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2015 193,570 miles

bulb warning on dash but all lights operate

n/s mirror casing damaged

o/s side repeater lamp damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2015 193,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u-bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

aux belt flapping

bulb warning on dash but all lights operate

n/s mirror casing damaged

o/s side repeater lamp damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2014 190,663 miles

hole in o/s side repeater lens

Fail 15 Sep 2014 190,663 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hole in o/s side repeater lens

Pass 20 Sep 2013 181,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 181,533 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 173,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 173,993 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 150,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,974 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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AU56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BDV, 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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AU56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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