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AJ11 VFN

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,057 mi
Last recorded199,057 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 199,057 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement travel (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 184,428 miles

Rear play in both link arm bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2022 184,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear play in both link arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2021 168,089 miles

Nearside Front play in rack end

body corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 168,084 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in rack end

body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,958 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 148,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front pads low

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear pads low

play in both rack ends

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,660 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,855 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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AJ11 VFN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ11 VFN, 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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AJ11 VFN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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