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AV10 FCF

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,734 mi
Last recorded164,734 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 164,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 164,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 140,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

BRAKE PAD WARNING ON DASH

EML FLASHING ON DASH

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STARTER STICKING IN WHEN STARTED

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 140,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING ON DASH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML FLASHING ON DASH

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STARTER STICKING IN WHEN STARTED

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

front and rear inner pads getting low

front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

front to rear brake pipes go over fuel tank

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split and smeary

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

play in steering rack(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 19 Mar 2014 120,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

brake pad warning light on dash

front and rear inner pads getting low

front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

front to rear brake pipes go over fuel tank

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split and smeary

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

play in steering rack(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,549 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and has a slight cut on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and has a slight cut on inner sidewall

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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AV10 FCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV10 FCF, 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 AV10 FCF registered?

AV10 FCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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