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AD54 JGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

424,390 mi
Last recorded424,390 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 424,390 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some heavily covered with under seal

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 424,361 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some heavily covered with under seal

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 391,879 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorber casing are corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 390,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both by tank marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front hubs have slight play

underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 17 Feb 2015 370,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 347,913 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)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

rear shock bushes worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 326,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 326,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 304,970 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 253,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 253,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 246,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front windon frame is corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2010 246,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front windon frame is corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2010 246,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front windon frame is corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 196,434 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 149,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 149,090 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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AD54 JGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD54 JGY, 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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AD54 JGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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