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AU56 BFM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,709 mi
Last recorded190,709 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 190,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 174,086 miles

EML illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Step rotten around tow bar

Fail 20 Aug 2024 174,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively damaged plug (6.1.6 (a))

EML illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Step rotten around tow bar

Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 142,533 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 142,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 109,174 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,885 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,402 miles

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

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 BFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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