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42 GL

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 GL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 121,176 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,804 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,803 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking internally (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight axle weight 2250kg (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight axle weight 2250kg (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 89,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,179 miles

front shock absorbers worn ? (little damping near side front )

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on edge

rear brakes worn

slight play in steering drum sticks

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,713 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

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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42 GL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 144,569 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 42 GL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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42 GL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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