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01SO3047

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

711,532 mi
Last recorded711,532 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration01SO3047
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 711,532 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush O.S + N.S.F (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O.S + N.S.R (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour O.S + N.S.R (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working O.S + N.S.F (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure N.S.F (6.2.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working MISSING O.S + N.S.R (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release MISSING (5.2.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ALL X6 REAR SEATS (5.2.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure O.S + N.S (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O.S.R OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle REAR SLIDE DOOR (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NO SPARE TYRE

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE ON HUB SIDE O.S + N.S

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

OIL LEAK UNDER GEARBOX

OIL LEAK UNDER REAR DIF

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance O.S + N.S.R (1.1.A.3d)

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing on a side

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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01SO3047 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 150,711 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 01SO3047, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 01SO3047 registered?

01SO3047 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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