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AE51 FCN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,874 mi
Last recorded231,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 231,874 miles

front seat belt stalk covers missing

o/s front tyre worn uneven

rear chassis/x member corroded not excessive

Fail 20 Jun 2018 231,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front seat belt stalk covers missing

o/s front tyre worn uneven

rear chassis/x member corroded not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2017 213,620 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 213,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 201,536 miles

LSV spring/lever wasted

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lift to front ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2015 184,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

maximum allowed lift to both front ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2014 169,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 169,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower ball joints worn close to limits

Pass 17 Oct 2013 247,582 miles

both ball joints close to wear limits

Pass 1 Oct 2012 144,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 133,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 133,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,263 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 117,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

power steering fluid below min level

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,985 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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AE51 FCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

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

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