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AV61 FGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 155,128 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 155,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,155 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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AV61 FGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV61 FGU, 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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What year was AV61 FGU registered?

AV61 FGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AV61 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 FGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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