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AV10 FCN

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

266,121 mi
Last recorded266,121 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 266,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 266,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 228,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 187,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damamged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 152,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damamged

Pass 15 Aug 2016 141,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,273 miles

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

H/Light aim O/S at top of limit N/S at lower end of limit

Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,254 miles

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

H/Light aim O/S at top of limit N/S at lower end of limit

Pass 24 Jul 2015 129,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 129,207 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle to clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,348 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

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 FCN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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