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BB51 KCB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 KCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 126,520 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,315 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,275 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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BB51 KCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BB51 KCB, 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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BB51 KCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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