MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
317,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wheel arches and rear door edges corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wheel arches and rear door edges corroded
LSV spring/lever wasted
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion dood (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
LSV spring/lever wasted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front lower ball joints close to wear limits
n/s side door corrosion covered with tape
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
both front lower ball joints close to wear limits
Oil leak
corrosion to front seat bases not excessive
o/s front tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to front seat bases not excessive
o/s front tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged †lift in front bottom ball joints
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 FCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?
AE51 FCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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