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AY51 LCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,475 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 79,989 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,514 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

slight free play in o/s track rod

Fail 28 Jun 2014 69,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

slight free play in o/s track rod

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,735 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 37,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 143,566 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 LCL, 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 24 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 LCL registered?

AY51 LCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AY51 LCL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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