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AU56 BFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

246,139 mi
Last recorded246,139 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 246,139 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 238,069 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 232,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 222,424 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush [2.4.G.2] Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [2.4.G.2] Offside Rear (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 210,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 210,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 197,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 177,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 162,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 139,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s washer pipe loose

Pass 6 Jul 2013 139,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s washer pipe loose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,032 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,863 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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