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AE51 OYS

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,083 mi
Last recorded204,083 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 204,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside nearside brake back plates corroded

reversing light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2023 204,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside nearside brake back plates corroded

reversing light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2022 196,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met 16%

front head lamp tarnish not affecting image

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge

rear brake back plates corroded both n.s.r and o.s.r

Pass 25 Mar 2021 189,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 189,372 miles

Brake performance not tested Foot brake not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 184,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 184,867 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 178,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 169,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 150,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 141,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 133,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 123,616 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint slight lift

Pass 11 May 2012 117,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 110,591 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2010 100,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 91,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 81,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,533 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 OYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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