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YX11 BZC

2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,268 mi
Last recorded160,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 BZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 160,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 160,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 155,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Fail 7 May 2025 155,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,545 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 124,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,280 miles

3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,989 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,630 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YX11 BZC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YX11 BZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX11 BZC registered?

YX11 BZC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YX11 BZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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