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AY51 FNX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

326,605 mi
Last recorded326,605 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 326,605 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 326,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 319,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 306,109 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 292,580 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 278,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 278,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 263,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 245,733 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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AY51 FNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNX, 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 AY51 FNX registered?

AY51 FNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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