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AU56 KFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,017 mi
Last recorded208,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 208,017 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 191,013 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 178,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 172,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 172,006 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear D mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear D mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside front giving off white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 166,121 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 161,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 157,491 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 147,504 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 147,504 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 140,350 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 126,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

AU56 KFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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