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AL03 MET

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

316,452 mi
Last recorded316,452 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 MET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 316,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 316,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lense in side lamp loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush on end of anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 291,926 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 291,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 255,323 miles

Nearside side door handle missing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 255,323 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working center marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working front and rear marker lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front shocker cover damaged

Nearside side door handle missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

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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AL03 MET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AL03 MET, 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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AL03 MET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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