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AV61 HLK

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,708 mi
Last recorded185,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 185,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 180,105 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 174,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 165,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

knock in steering rack no free play to be found

Fail 4 Jan 2022 165,086 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

knock in steering rack no free play to be found

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 146,872 miles

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

Steering component deformed but serviceable small room in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component deformed but serviceable small room in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,848 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inside Rack Boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside Parking Brake Low Performance 18% Only

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 129,833 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working All Three (3) (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Offside Inside Rack Boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inside Rack Boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside Parking Brake Low Performance 18% Only

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake just dragging

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear bump stop inscure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

brake pedal rubber worn

no plate light dull

side marker lights not working

Fail 1 Dec 2017 110,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front brake just dragging

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear bump stop inscure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

brake pedal rubber worn

no plate light dull

side marker lights not working

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,800 miles

Offside Rear Marker Light Missing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Marker Lamp Missing

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,970 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 HLK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

AV61 HLK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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