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AV61 FGC

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,083 mi
Last recorded208,083 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 208,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 207,412 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 207,393 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both rear. Outer casing damaged and missing with serious fluid leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 198,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 188,712 miles

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

bodywork corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 175,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

body damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,127 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 164,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,745 miles

Nearside Front Slight body damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 122,052 miles

Nearside Front slight body damage

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front slight accident damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff seal ()

slight uneven wear on o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,842 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s side repeater lens damaged

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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AV61 FGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 144,308 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 AV61 FGC, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV61 FGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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