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AW05 ENG

2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,321 mi
Last recorded19,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter46,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 123,387 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both end bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 123,387 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both end bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 107,074 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 99,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 99,643 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,335 miles

EML warning light on

slight play to front shockers

Fail 3 Oct 2017 29,335 miles

EML warning light on

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

slight play to front shockers

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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AW05 ENG is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 46,453 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 AW05 ENG, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AW05 ENG registered?

AW05 ENG is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2023.

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