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AB51 TOP

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 122,348 miles

nearside rough edge on body.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,781 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front discs

rear pads

Pass 4 Apr 2007 111,568 miles

steering rack slight play.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 98,471 miles

both rear side markers

Fail 23 Nov 2005 98,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AB51 TOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AB51 TOP, 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 AB51 TOP registered?

AB51 TOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AB51 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 TOP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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