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AV61 LWC

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,053 mi
Last recorded215,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 215,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp from flexi to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has play

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2023 191,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 191,999 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe deteriorated (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 135,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front mount corroided (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,693 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,496 miles

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

exhaust tail pipebraket rusted through

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,675 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,672 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,888 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2017 83,884 miles

Central Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,050 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,936 miles

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

Play detected within offside front shock absorber.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play detected within offside front shock absorber.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s rear lamp holed

Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s rear lamp holed

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 LWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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