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AV11 AAZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

306,213 mi
Last recorded306,213 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 AAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 306,213 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner wheel arch, both side brake pipe, under body, front to rear suspensions components, both side inner sills, both side chassie legs, all corroded

oil leak

parking brake weak

Fail 20 Aug 2024 306,213 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner wheel arch, both side brake pipe, under body, front to rear suspensions components, both side inner sills, both side chassie legs, all corroded

oil leak

parking brake weak

Pass 31 Jan 2022 305,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wheel alignment required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 299,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 289,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 285,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 285,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 274,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 267,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside cover missing off wing mirror indicator

Fail 23 Mar 2016 267,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside cover missing off wing mirror indicator

Pass 31 Mar 2015 215,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 215,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 167,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front inner steering rack joints slight play

o/s/r lamp lens slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 167,005 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front inner steering rack joints slight play

o/s/r lamp lens slight damage

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 AAZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 AV11 AAZ, 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 AAZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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