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AF55 BHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,155 mi
Last recorded73,155 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracked on Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracked on Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering Rack has Slight Seepage of Fluid

Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,945 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 66,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,398 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 65,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,883 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,068 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,980 miles

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

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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AF55 BHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 BHK, 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 AF55 BHK registered?

AF55 BHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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