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A4 ODO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,260 mi
Last recorded294,260 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ODO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 294,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre bearing on prop insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 284,119 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 284,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 259,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in o/s/r/i tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 225,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 215,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 199,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 181,096 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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A4 ODO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A4 ODO, 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 A4 ODO registered?

A4 ODO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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