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AY10 BBV

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

385,644 mi
Last recorded385,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 385,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 382,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 381,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff slight seepage

Pass 3 Jul 2023 380,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 379,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear dif leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2021 378,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 378,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 376,949 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2019 374,648 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater/ door mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear diff has misting oil

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Rear reflector insecure both sides (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 371,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned slightly loose (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Rear parking brake on both sides only just met requirements

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 365,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides- outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 360,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 342,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 287,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 287,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 354,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 354,991 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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AY10 BBV is a 2010 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 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 AY10 BBV, 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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AY10 BBV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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