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AU56 DZO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

245,767 mi
Last recorded245,767 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 245,767 miles

Body panels deteriorated, multiple places

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2023 238,617 miles

Body panels deteriorated in multiple places

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 238,617 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body panels deteriorated in multiple places

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 231,653 miles

Body corroded, multiple areas

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 223,184 miles

Body corroded multiple places

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 216,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 210,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 210,293 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 202,161 miles

slight oil around engine

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2018 202,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil around engine

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2017 194,859 miles

slight oil around engine

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 186,558 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 186,558 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front joints (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in n/s dog bone (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads close to limits

Pass 8 Jun 2015 179,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 174,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 174,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 169,011 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 168,911 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 162,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front side marker not working

Fail 30 May 2012 162,958 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front side marker not working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 152,541 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 152,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 152,541 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 126,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 85,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZO, 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 DZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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