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AY10 BCF

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

300,849 mi
Last recorded300,849 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 300,849 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 296,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 292,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 292,081 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 286,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 281,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 277,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 274,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play inner (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play inner (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 271,975 miles

Front disc`s starting too corrode slightly

Panhard ball joint slight play

Wipers starting too smear

Fail 4 Jul 2015 230,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 230,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 179,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 179,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,907 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,460 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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AY10 BCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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