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AU56 ECE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,585 mi
Last recorded185,585 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 185,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 181,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 181,168 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 176,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 165,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 161,886 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 161,884 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 158,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 158,236 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working outliner lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 155,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 153,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 153,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light displayed on dashboard

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 144,920 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 144,918 miles

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

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

Engine management light displayed on dashboard

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 141,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 25 Sep 2012 141,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,215 miles

o/s/r hand brake performance was down compared to n/s and noise coming from wheel when turned

play in o/s track rod end on limit

Pass 21 Sep 2010 118,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,996 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 ECE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECE, 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 ECE registered?

AU56 ECE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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