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AO05 UCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

264,784 mi
Last recorded264,784 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 264,784 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 264,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 255,274 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc cover corroded

passenger seat removed

Fail 16 Feb 2017 255,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake disc cover corroded

nearside rear side marker not working

nearside upper marker light not working

passenger seat removed

Pass 3 Feb 2016 232,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 209,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks to body but not affecting the strength

Fail 26 Feb 2015 209,314 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracks to body but not affecting the strength

Pass 18 Feb 2014 186,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 186,186 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 170,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 152,345 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 152,337 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 133,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer and centre seats and seat belts not fitted at time of re-test

Fail 23 Feb 2010 113,378 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,152 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,370 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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AO05 UCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO05 UCF, 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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AO05 UCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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