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AG05 LUR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,045 miles

body corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 112,040 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,287 miles

Nearside Front cab step corroded

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

body corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,413 miles

both seals corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,556 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,343 miles

body corroded

rear sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,343 miles

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

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

body corroded

rear sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,559 miles

sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,902 miles

body corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,962 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

exhaust system corroded

front discs pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

exhaust system corroded

front discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 92,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 82,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,606 miles

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

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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AG05 LUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AG05 LUR, 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 AG05 LUR registered?

AG05 LUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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