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AY06 GEU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,782 mi
Last recorded218,782 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter141,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 218,782 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 218,787 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 May 2011 184,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake pedal rubber almost deteriorated.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

n/s handbrake close to full travel.

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

slight play in o/s+n/s steering rack inner arm/joints.

Fail 18 May 2011 184,556 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake pedal rubber almost deteriorated.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

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

slight play in o/s+n/s steering rack inner arm/joints.

Pass 7 May 2010 141,024 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 May 2010 141,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

imbalance in front brakes.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,604 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing.

damage to n/s/r corner bumper.

damage/cuts to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,604 miles

damage to n/s/f wing.

damage to n/s/r corner bumper.

damage/cuts to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush.

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 GEU 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 GEU, 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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AY06 GEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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