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AW51 THW

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

240,683 mi
Last recorded240,683 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 THW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 240,683 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various corrosion to body

Pass 18 Sep 2024 231,435 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced centre light in poor condition (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side sliding door in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2023 224,783 miles

Nearside sliding door in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2022 217,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 208,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 208,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 203,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 200,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 196,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 182,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 163,979 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,944 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,944 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AW51 THW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 144,569 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 AW51 THW, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AW51 THW registered?

AW51 THW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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