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AV11 GYG

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,422 mi
Last recorded206,422 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 206,422 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 206,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 197,834 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 197,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 185,481 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 185,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ARM not end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from egr area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ARM not end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive throttle valve seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 176,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,440 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,440 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 118,553 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has minimal play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,793 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 105,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 105,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Also has sharp edge. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,771 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,999 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 GYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYG, 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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What year was AV11 GYG registered?

AV11 GYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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