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AU56 FEV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 168,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake backing plate is missing

Fail 5 Jun 2023 168,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 166,519 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken/not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Rear Upper body marker lamps inoperative

Fail 30 May 2022 166,515 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken/not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Rear Upper body marker lamps inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2021 165,474 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear upper body marker lamps not working

Pass 11 Jun 2020 163,067 miles

Both rear upper cab marker lamps are not working

Nearside Centre marker lamp is not working

Nearside Door mirror has some damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 163,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear upper cab marker lamps are not working

Nearside Centre marker lamp is not working

Nearside Door mirror has some damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 161,959 miles

Front Both shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside Door mirror is slightly damaged

Nearside centre marker lamp is not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both rear upper body marker lamps are not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 161,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 160,218 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 159,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 159,257 miles

N/S/R upper marker lamp does not work

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R side marker does not work

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 156,255 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

N/S/R upper marker lamp does not work

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R side marker does not work

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 153,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 153,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/ stop lamp incorrect power output

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,488 miles

N/S Front side repeater outer lens missing

N/S Rear top marker not working

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 114,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front to rear side markers not working.

small cuts in nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 103,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 FEV registered?

AU56 FEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is AU56 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 FEV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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