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AB04 HSB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,854 mi
Last recorded248,854 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 HSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 248,854 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 248,854 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 240,893 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to under body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2021 240,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to under body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 226,220 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 226,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 215,011 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump to underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 203,088 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 203,088 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,652 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 170,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 170,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EDC light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2014 160,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,015 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 142,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 121,955 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,270 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,082 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 7,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AB04 HSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB04 HSB, 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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AB04 HSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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