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AA04 SKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

337,790 mi
Last recorded337,790 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 SKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 337,790 miles

NS OS OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 15 Dec 2022 337,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

NS OS OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2021 326,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 318,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 309,376 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 309,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 289,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear extension sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel archs are corroded, where it has been altered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 289,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear extension sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel archs are corroded, where it has been altered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 279,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 250,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 250,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 231,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 231,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 207,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 197,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 183,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 174,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 158,236 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2011

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 148,299 miles

Front brake disc(s) worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 148,299 miles

Front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,422 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 120,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,398 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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AA04 SKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AA04 SKA, 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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AA04 SKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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