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A3 PPE

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

214,069 mi
Last recorded214,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 214,069 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 199,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 186,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door bottoms slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear door bottoms slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,205 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 170,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,433 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 142,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 12,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,932 miles

diff pinion tight !

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,493 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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A3 PPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A3 PPE, 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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A3 PPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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