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B16 BNM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 171,459 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 161,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 152,426 miles

THE VAN HAS 9 SEATS

Pass 11 May 2016 142,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 134,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2014

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 114,392 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 99,624 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear hub sill leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 99,624 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear hub sill leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,304 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,705 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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B16 BNM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B16 BNM, 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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B16 BNM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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