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AV11 GYA

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,504 mi
Last recorded203,504 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 203,504 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 203,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 191,190 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 191,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 177,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner steering arm play

Pass 30 May 2019 153,514 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack spindle

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,885 miles

Offside Front damage

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

both inner steering arms have play

Fail 18 Apr 2018 133,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front damage

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

both inner steering arms have play

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,689 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,225 miles

emissions too clean at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,960 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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AV11 GYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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