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AE51 OWO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,534 mi
Last recorded197,534 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 197,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 179,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body panels have slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,556 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip wearing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 131,824 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front old oil leak on the under tray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in the bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper cracked but has no sharp edge

Offside Front slight damage to front of wing and front panel

Rear parking brake only just met requirement 16%

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,000 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 116,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 107,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,175 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 83,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,422 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 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

AE51 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 OWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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