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AY07 BXK

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

250,879 mi
Last recorded250,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 BXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 250,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 250,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 249,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 249,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 244,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 244,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 242,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

diff has slight leak

Fail 23 Mar 2020 242,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

diff has slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 240,329 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 238,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front sub frame damaged

emissions not detected

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 17 Apr 2018 238,301 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions not detected

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2016 235,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 224,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014
Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 189,819 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 189,819 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 168,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,796 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 132,796 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,785 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,758 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 BXK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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