MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front seat belt stalk covers missing
o/s front tyre worn uneven
rear chassis/x member corroded not excessive
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
maximum allowed lift to both front ball joints
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
both ball joints close to wear limits
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE51 FCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 FCN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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