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AU56 BFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 61,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,052 miles

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 59,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,637 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle possible sliders siezed (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,865 miles

Offside All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced side marker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wraparound bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, but only slight ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wraparound bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, but only slight ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,925 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only slight ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,925 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only slight ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,720 miles

Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,719 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective n/s (5.2.5b)

Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 347,782 miles

N/S/F SHOCK COVER MISSING

Fail 3 Oct 2012 34,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F SHOCK COVER MISSING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,981 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 BFX 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 73.9%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

AU56 BFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is AU56 BFX safe to buy?

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