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AU56 FEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,597 mi
Last recorded91,597 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Pass 7 May 2025 87,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Fail 7 May 2025 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both outer sill`s

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 78,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,560 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,190 miles

steering has slight play

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,874 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,623 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 49,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,957 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,525 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 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

AU56 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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