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236 GOM

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 GOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm joint /rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm joint/ rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 147,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm joint /rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm joint/ rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 144,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 144,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 140,043 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 140,036 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 135,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers have limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn uplift exceeds limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers have limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,681 miles

Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber has little or no effect

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear propshaft joint worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 96,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber has little or no effect

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,872 miles

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,497 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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236 GOM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 144,308 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 236 GOM, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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236 GOM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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