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AY06 GEK

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,667 mi
Last recorded209,667 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 209,667 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

front brake discs starting to wear down.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 209,667 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

front brake discs starting to wear down.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 171,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shock absorbers starting to slightly soft.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes.

slight stiffness in power steering system.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 171,603 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front shock absorbers starting to slightly soft.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes.

slight stiffness in power steering system.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 132,821 miles

n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 132,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,281 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth.

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to perish/deteriorate.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 98,281 miles

oil leak.

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth.

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to perish/deteriorate.

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 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GEK, 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 AY06 GEK registered?

AY06 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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