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AY51 FNE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,926 mi
Last recorded234,926 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 234,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 226,230 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside side marker lights dim

top marker lights dim

Pass 11 Dec 2014 216,055 miles

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

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

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

marker lighs dim

Pass 13 Dec 2013 206,355 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 206,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 196,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 184,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 183,995 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

side marker lamps not working

Pass 6 Dec 2010 171,678 miles

both front wiper blades splitting at ends

nearside and offside side marker lamps dim

Pass 7 Dec 2009 158,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 145,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 133,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 119,665 miles

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

n/s marker lamp inop

rear step loose

Pass 12 Dec 2005 102,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 102,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY51 FNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY51 FNE, 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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AY51 FNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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