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AY51 GNO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,010 mi
Last recorded261,010 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 261,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 260,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 238,312 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 238,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 212,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 188,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 159,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 130,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 102,338 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 GNO 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 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

AY51 GNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AY51 GNO safe to buy?

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