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AY07 BUF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,909 mi
Last recorded196,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 196,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp cluster lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Inner steering rack has slight weep of oil

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning lamp on but pads okay

Pass 23 Jul 2021 195,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Nearside Rear reflector has slight damage

Offside centre marker light loose

brake pad warning light on dash

rear doors dont open but can get access from side sliding door

Fail 23 Jul 2021 195,083 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Nearside Rear reflector has slight damage

Offside centre marker light loose

brake pad warning light on dash

rear doors dont open but can get access from side sliding door

Pass 13 Aug 2020 193,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear light unit broken and reverse light not working

no emissions print out to clean

Fail 8 Jul 2020 193,392 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit broken and reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake wear light on dash

steering noisy

Pass 8 May 2019 188,858 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Looks Close To Mark, but Unable to fully See Should Be Checked (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions To Clean Too Register

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2019 188,858 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake Warning Light On

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Looks Close To Mark, but Unable to fully See Should Be Checked (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions To Clean Too Register

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 179,464 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions To Clean Too Register

Nearside Mirror Lower Lens Missing

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Offside Side Marker Light Loose ( Central)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 179,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Brake Warning Light On

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions To Clean Too Register

Nearside Mirror Lower Lens Missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side Marker Light Loose ( Central)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 170,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Centre Marker Light Not Working

Pass 17 May 2016 167,142 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 167,140 miles

Centre Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 163,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 163,221 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 158,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 150,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 145,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Apr 2012 145,966 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,476 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 118,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,521 miles

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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AY07 BUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 AY07 BUF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY07 BUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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