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YP11 YGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,985 mi
Last recorded237,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 237,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 219,036 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 219,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 207,859 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 207,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected leaving jagged edge (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 193,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 166,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 141,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster slightly insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2019 141,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster slightly insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 43,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,195 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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YP11 YGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP11 YGU, 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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What year was YP11 YGU registered?

YP11 YGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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