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AU56 BHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,585 mi
Last recorded91,585 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,585 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 91,585 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 86,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,748 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly slower application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,306 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,213 miles

LH Front tyre has damage to outer wall. Both rear tyrea worn close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,880 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,244 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHT BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHT BULGE ON BOTH WALLS OF TYRE

Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHT BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHT BULGE ON BOTH WALLS OF TYRE

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,680 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

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 BHZ 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 BHZ, 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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What year was AU56 BHZ registered?

AU56 BHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AU56 BHZ safe to buy?

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