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AY61 CMU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

316,740 mi
Last recorded316,740 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 316,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 316,740 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror indicator lense broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear wheels rub slightly against dented inner wheel arches NRS AND OSR

Pass 8 Jan 2020 284,912 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 253,770 miles

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

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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 253,770 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 216,902 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 216,902 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 176,884 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded and pad not making full contact (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,647 miles

Both Steering Rack Ends Have Play

Offside Centre Side Marker Light Inop

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 136,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both Steering Rack Ends Have Play

Offside Centre Side Marker Light Inop

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,207 miles

fraont number plate cracked but still readable

horn imtermittant

slight damage on both rear outer sills

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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AY61 CMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 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 AY61 CMU, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY61 CMU registered?

AY61 CMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AY61 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 CMU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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