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AU56 BHP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,905 mi
Last recorded178,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 178,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 178,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 178,289 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 178,224 miles

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear corroded but greased

Fail 17 Apr 2023 178,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all tyre treads split

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear corroded but greased

Pass 6 May 2022 177,940 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2021 177,350 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar end bush slightly worn

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2021 177,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear antiroll bar end bush slightly worn

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 14 May 2020 176,142 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 9 May 2019 174,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 172,907 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 May 2017 170,770 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,489 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation in head light

Offside Front slight play inner rack end

Fail 8 Jun 2016 166,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front condensation in head light

Offside Front slight play inner rack end

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 150,181 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 150,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,158 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside rear anti roll bar d bush worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,292 miles

front brake discs corroding

offside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,967 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,633 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,633 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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 BHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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