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AV61 HKL

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,601 mi
Last recorded228,601 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 228,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ,n/s ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 221,094 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 211,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 201,774 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 193,485 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 183,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 171,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 171,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,184 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,393 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 HKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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