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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake valve corroded
Front Front shock absorber corroded both sides
Rear Rear shock absorber corroded both sides
Rear leaf spring corroded both sides
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake valve corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Front leaf spring corroded
Front Front shock absorber corroded both sides
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back seat row child seat fitted both sides ()
Rear Rear shock absorber corroded both sides
Rear leaf spring corroded both sides
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing
offside rear brake disc backing plate missing
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing
offside rear brake disc backing plate missing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill both ends of the mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower o/s and n/s doors covered in tape
Front bonnet corroded
Front o/s and n/s outer sills corroded
Offside Front arch corroded
Offside Front sill by step slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also covered in tape outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery tray corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Door corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Door corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre side wall splitting
Offside Front tyre side wall splitting
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre side wall splitting
Offside Front tyre side wall splitting
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
BOTH REAR BACK PLATES EXESSIVELY CORRODED
N/S AND O/R REAR SIDE MARKERS DIM
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
N/S AND O/R REAR SIDE MARKERS DIM
BOTH REAR BACK PLATES EXESSIVELY CORRODED
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion to all brake pipes
Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion to all brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil low but above min
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear back plates holed and corroded
spare wheel fitted o/s/r
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear back plates holed and corroded
spare wheel fitted o/s/r
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
osr bumper cap missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osr bumper cap missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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AE51 FDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 143,566 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FDD, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE51 FDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 January 2002.
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