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AU56 ECA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

311,210 mi
Last recorded311,210 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 311,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seat belts need help to return

Fail 11 Oct 2013 311,210 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seat belts need help to return

Pass 26 Oct 2012 259,696 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 258,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 204,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f trackrod end on limit time test

play both bottom bj,s both sides

play both front anti roll bar drop links

slight free play both sides rack

Pass 18 Sep 2010 135,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2010 134,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff slightly leaking

various damage windscreen on limit time test damage zone b

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,433 miles

front brake inbalance close to limit

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 ECA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?

AU56 ECA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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