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A18 BTW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 134,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door taped to cover the corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shocker has slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2023 134,984 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front door taped to cover the corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shocker has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,419 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,099 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,725 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,046 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,877 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,735 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,909 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,138 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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A18 BTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 BTW, 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 A18 BTW registered?

A18 BTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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