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AU05 DHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,551 mi
Last recorded154,551 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 154,520 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,674 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 130,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 122,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 122,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,385 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,690 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,453 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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AU05 DHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU05 DHX, 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 AU05 DHX registered?

AU05 DHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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