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AM57 FAM

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,792 mi
Last recorded154,792 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 154,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 138,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 136,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,061 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boith bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,097 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake low effort BOTH sides

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,493 miles

nail on shoulder on n/s/r tyre

play in rack

rear tyres low

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,883 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,835 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,955 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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AM57 FAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM57 FAM, 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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What year was AM57 FAM registered?

AM57 FAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is AM57 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 FAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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