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AY51 HRN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

300,104 mi
Last recorded300,104 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 300,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 297,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 294,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 292,138 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 292,131 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 291,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 287,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 285,507 miles

Front both doors corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 283,520 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 283,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer step \sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 282,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 282,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coroded

both front door bottoms coroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 281,408 miles

general corrosion to bdy panells and sills

lower screen scuttle corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 281,408 miles

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

general corrosion to bdy panells and sills

lower screen scuttle corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 280,652 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around sills

scuttle panel around windscreen rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2014 279,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 278,029 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

screen cracked n/s lower

Pass 15 May 2012 276,561 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 272,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 267,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 263,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 253,745 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 HRN 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 77.3%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

AY51 HRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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