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AY51 HRC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,766 miles

both hand brake cables wearing through casing on rear anti roll bar

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear top and bottom side marker lights inop

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,796 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 76,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,510 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 49,622 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 HRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HRC, 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 AY51 HRC?

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What year was AY51 HRC registered?

AY51 HRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AY51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HRC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 HRC have outstanding finance?

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