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FA10 DES

2025 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA10 DES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2025
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 115,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,790 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Mar 2025 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 108,624 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 88,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure at tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,671 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges and cut to cord on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges and cut to cord on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,407 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,992 miles

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

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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FA10 DES is a 2025 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA10 DES, 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 1 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA10 DES is a 2025 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2025.

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