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AU56 DYY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 156,808 miles

All outline marker lamps not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 145,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

Pass 15 Apr 2021 134,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front anti roll link bent

Fail 14 Apr 2021 134,057 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main brake pipes marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main brake pipes marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,525 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 204,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 154,620 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 154,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 DYY 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 77.8%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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