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A15 WTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,087 mi
Last recorded147,087 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 WTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower under sill holed through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower under sill holed through excessive corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 147,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to outer sill within anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Fractured through excessive corrosion (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible fractured through excessive corrosion (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower under sill holed through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower under sill holed through excessive corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 143,507 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 127,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,945 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 123,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,149 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,620 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,898 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge n/l/l

Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,927 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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A15 WTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A15 WTD, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 WTD registered?

A15 WTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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