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AO55 BAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,368 miles

brake pipes behind diesel tank becomming rusty

rear tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/r bottom shock bush

Fail 1 Mar 2012 145,901 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes behind diesel tank becomming rusty

rear tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/r bottom shock bush

Pass 23 Feb 2011 119,049 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 118,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

cab roof marker lamps not working n/s broken

n/s/f side lamp dim.

o/s side marker light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,672 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,469 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,051 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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AO55 BAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 BAU, 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 AO55 BAU registered?

AO55 BAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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