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AY07 BYZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

272,512 mi
Last recorded272,512 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 272,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 272,510 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Box fitted between seats stops access to lever (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 265,895 miles

All Side Marker lights not working or Damaged

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 265,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light remains illuminated on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear pipes to rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light illuminated on Dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Large box between seats prevents correct operation of lever (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Side Marker lights not working or Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 248,760 miles

Nearside Front Side Marker light not working

Offside Side Marker lights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2017 248,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Side Marker light not working

Offside Side Marker lights not working

Pass 29 Nov 2016 230,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Pipes to rear of Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe across front has a broken clip

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Bushes (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 230,852 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Pipes to rear of Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe across front has a broken clip

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 214,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 201,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 201,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 178,976 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 142,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 142,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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