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AE51 FBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,259 mi
Last recorded178,259 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 178,259 miles

all brake pipes greased

front number plate cracked

lift in o/side bottom ball joint

oil leak engine

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 30 Aug 2012 178,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes greased

front number plate cracked

lift in o/side bottom ball joint

oil leak engine

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Aug 2011 164,368 miles

all brake pipes covered in black grease unable to inspect

front number plate broken

ns and osf lower ball joints not fully pressed all way in

play in n/side front bottom ball joint

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2011 164,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in black grease unable to inspect

front number plate broken

play in n/side front bottom ball joint

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2009 140,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 123,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,897 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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AE51 FBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE51 FBY, 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 AE51 FBY registered?

AE51 FBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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