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AV11 AAK

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,015 mi
Last recorded243,015 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 243,015 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel to lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 237,660 miles

Body panels heavily corroded and holed

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both advise attention soon ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little to no reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside side, side repeater lens damaged

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff rough when rotated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 228,045 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to body panels

Pass 10 Nov 2022 218,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 208,505 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2020 197,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 183,034 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn low on tread.

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

Power steering pipes damp with oil. No leaks detected during test

Fail 7 May 2019 183,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn low on tread with off side rear badly perished and cracked.

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

Power steering pipes damp with oil. No leaks detected during test

Some play in steering /suspension found on o/s/f wheel under load. Possibly wheel bearing. Further attention urgently advised.

Pass 8 May 2018 172,684 miles

Power steering pipes damp with oil

Fail 4 May 2018 172,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 5 May 2017 162,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 144,215 miles

front grill damaged

nail in n/s/f tyer

Fail 7 Jan 2016 144,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front grill damaged

nail in n/s/f tyer

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,102 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service due in 200 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 97,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AV11 AAK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 AV11 AAK, 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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AV11 AAK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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