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AE51 FCM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

324,665 mi
Last recorded324,665 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 324,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 324,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 311,872 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear chassis/x member not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2017 298,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired worn (3.6.E.3)

both rear chassis members and rear x-member corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 298,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired worn (3.6.E.3)

both rear chassis members and rear x-member corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 281,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 281,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 267,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 267,737 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 251,289 miles

o/s front tyre worn uneven and numerous cuts

Fail 10 Oct 2014 251,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre worn uneven and numerous cuts

Pass 18 Oct 2013 235,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 235,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 221,456 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 221,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 206,553 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 206,553 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 187,415 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 182,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate has slight damage.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 155,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 142,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 128,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,200 miles

n/s mirror damaged †front tyres worn on edges †o/s/r tyre on limit †lift in o/s and n/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2005 89,763 miles

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

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 FCM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AE51 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

AE51 FCM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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