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AU56 DZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,982 mi
Last recorded142,982 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4 mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE wearing inner edge [tracking]

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD INNER EDGE NEARING WEAR BANDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES WORN may need attention soon (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

roof lights not working

Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters DAMAGED ACROSS TWO LETTERS (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement cap worn (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance JAGGED EDGE CAUSED BY DAMAGE (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4 mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE wearing inner edge [tracking]

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD INNER EDGE NEARING WEAR BANDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES WORN may need attention soon (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

roof lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,107 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,921 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is on.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 107,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning lamp is on.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,983 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing heavily on outer edge.

S R S light is on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,948 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 73,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,143 miles

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 DZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

AU56 DZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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