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A11 JJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

159,267 mi
Last recorded159,267 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 159,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 155,680 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 155,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 152,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,091 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 151,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,191 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 149,191 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 146,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 145,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle has been tested under a different class as it has been converted into a camper van

Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,558 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 145,557 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Dust shield missing from o/s/r brake and n/s/r corroded

Exhaust corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Dec 2011 145,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 144,963 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 144,408 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 144,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 143,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 143,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 136,365 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 136,365 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2007 136,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 122,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 121,857 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 121,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 95,322 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 95,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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A11 JJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 150,711 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 A11 JJB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 JJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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