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AXZ 4648

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

266,876 mi
Last recorded266,876 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 4648
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 266,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 265,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Lower suspension parts are corroded

Offside door is corroded

corrosion under vehicle and on both side sills(n/s and o/s)

under body sealant applied on some lower areas of the vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2022 265,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front door heavily corroded

offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 263,966 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Rear Chassis corrosion

Corrosion on all door bottom

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

Offside Brake lens cracked

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 263,966 miles

Corrosion on all door bottom

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damage

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

Offside Brake lens cracked

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Rear Chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2020 263,721 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2020 263,721 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 262,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 262,576 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 259,776 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 258,387 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 258,387 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Stop lamp not working offside/nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 257,070 miles

general corrosion noticed

Fail 21 Jun 2016 257,070 miles

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

general corrosion noticed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 252,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 252,761 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 242,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 242,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 226,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion around windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2013 226,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion around windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2012 208,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise brake pipes greased to inspect

Fail 22 Jun 2012 208,265 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 172,088 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 171,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 143,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,989 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 81,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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AXZ 4648 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 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 AXZ 4648, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AXZ 4648 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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