2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AU56 AEO
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 65,821 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AU56 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 65,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AU56 AEO Mileage History
- 14/10/202241,776 mi
- 02/11/202241,809 mi+33 mi
- 19/03/202452,285 mi+10,476 mi
- 14/03/202565,821 mi+13,536 mi
- 17/03/202565,821 mi
Average of roughly 9,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AU56 AEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AU56 AEO) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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