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AE51 FCO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

317,746 mi
Last recorded317,746 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 317,746 miles

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

wheel arches and rear door edges corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 317,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 302,484 miles

LSV spring/lever wasted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 302,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 287,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 287,501 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 268,696 miles

both front lower ball joints close to wear limits

n/s side door corrosion covered with tape

Fail 11 Oct 2014 268,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 147,583 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front seat bases not excessive

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit

Fail 17 Oct 2013 247,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 231,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 209,214 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 192,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 189,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 170,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 149,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 149,211 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 128,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 105,127 miles

front number plate damaged †lift in front bottom ball joints

Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,753 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 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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AE51 FCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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