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85 DJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,179 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,887 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slower to operate

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn at shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop lamp lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,484 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 76,466 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,260 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not properly secured (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both rear obscured up to 50% by steps (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp up to 50% led's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,938 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,643 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 27,643 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,643 miles

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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85 DJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 85 DJ, 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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85 DJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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