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AF51 WTT

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

442,315 mi
Last recorded442,315 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 442,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside by chassis rails (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drivers door corroded however not structural

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside chassis rails front to rear in places (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 434,495 miles

drivers door corroded at the bottom

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside within wheel arch areas (3.6.B.2c)

Front corrosion to wheel arches

Front corrosion underneath windscreen

Front passenger cabin backing plate excessively corroded however not with 30cm of a body mounting

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers and passengers (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rails , welding will be required too rear chassis rails soon (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 434,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside within wheel arch areas (3.6.B.2c)

Front corrosion to wheel arches

Front corrosion underneath windscreen

Front passenger cabin backing plate excessively corroded however not with 30cm of a body mounting

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers and passengers (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rails , welding will be required too rear chassis rails soon (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

drivers door corroded at the bottom

Pass 25 Aug 2015 425,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 425,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle pin mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel on bump stop mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle pin mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 416,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s front body mount broken

Fail 18 Aug 2014 416,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s front body mount broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 405,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 405,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flatbed doors held together with ratchet straps

Pass 29 Aug 2012 389,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 389,561 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 362,917 miles

both rear chassis rails in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2010 331,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 331,537 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 301,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 274,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 274,420 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 243,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 213,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 177,418 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 WTT 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 65%.

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 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 AF51 WTT, 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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AF51 WTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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