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AA03 SAT

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,145 mi
Last recorded178,145 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 SAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 178,145 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 178,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 178,402 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 177,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 177,570 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 177,566 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 176,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

engine lamp om

free play at both n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Aug 2016 157,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

engine lamp om

free play at both n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 88,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 88,286 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,317 miles

O/S front brake discs inner surface poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Bonnet catch stiff.

O/S front brake discs inner surface poor condition

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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AA03 SAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AA03 SAT, 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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AA03 SAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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