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A4 CED

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

262,443 mi
Last recorded262,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 262,443 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

panel has surface corrosion all round

Fail 13 Jun 2026 262,443 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

panel has surface corrosion all round

Pass 7 Jun 2025 260,906 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has graffiti all round

Fail 7 Jun 2025 260,898 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has graffiti all round

Pass 8 Jun 2024 254,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 248,894 miles

Has graffiti all over the body panals

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 243,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 243,083 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replace wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 238,660 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 238,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 236,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 236,861 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 231,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 231,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2014 226,997 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 226,997 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 222,051 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 197,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 197,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 174,520 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 151,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,914 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

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A4 CED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A4 CED, 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 A4 CED registered?

A4 CED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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