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AY06 FAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,975 mi
Last recorded201,975 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 201,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 178,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 147,885 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 147,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 111,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 111,760 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AY06 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY06 FAU, 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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How do I check the history of AY06 FAU?

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What year was AY06 FAU registered?

AY06 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is AY06 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 FAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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