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AV61 FHK

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

372,326 mi
Last recorded372,326 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 372,326 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both x 2 shock absorber casings are corroded

Rear under side of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2022 372,323 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bushes split perished n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s bushes split /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount severly damaged and rubber bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cluster broken sharp edges likely to cause harm

Nearside n/s of vehicle has damage likely to cause harm

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded and ready to detatch

Rear rear step has sharp edges likely to cause harm

Pass 3 Nov 2021 356,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 338,580 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 338,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 321,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline 2 off (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 321,547 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline 2 off (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 262,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 191,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,689 miles

front brakes imbalanced

play in rear droplink bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,355 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,349 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FHK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

AV61 FHK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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