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AF51 DLU

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 79,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,715 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,562 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 49,556 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,805 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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AF51 DLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AF51 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 DLU?

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What year was AF51 DLU registered?

AF51 DLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AF51 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 DLU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 DLU have outstanding finance?

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