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AC51 AAC

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 AAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 92,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 80,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 265,013 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 260,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 260,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 253,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Jun 2019 253,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Outline marker lamp not working multiple (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jun 2018 246,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe(above fuel tank) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe(above fuel tank) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi pipe deteriorated

Rear Both rear reg lamps loose but not likely to come off

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working, not able to see if it is connected or not (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 241,600 miles

Central Upper stop level not working and unable to check if connected

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 241,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Central Upper stop level not working and unable to check if connected

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 236,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shockabsorber gaiter split

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 236,640 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing wide angle (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (sharp edge) (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside All position lamps not working side repeater (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (sharp edge) (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shockabsorber gaiter split

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 229,987 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 229,912 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

both rear side marker lights not illuminating

Fail 1 May 2014 222,507 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 222,507 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 197,104 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 197,104 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AC51 AAC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AC51 AAC, 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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AC51 AAC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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