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BD51 OKB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,052 mi
Last recorded187,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 187,052 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

horn poor operation

knock from steering slight play in rack ends

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorated in tread edges and inner wall

o/s front tyre badly worn on outer edge and out of shape strong advise

o/s rear outer sill holed and corroded not perscribed

o/s rear tyre deteriorted in side walls

o/s wiper blade poor

poor dip beam images

Pass 24 Jan 2017 186,782 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

horn poor operation

knock from steering slight play n/s sterring rack end

n/s front tyre cracking in treads and worn on inner edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

poor damping front shockers

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

Pass 12 Jan 2016 186,625 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both dip beam images poor headlamps frosted

horn poor operation

knock from steering play in n/s rack end

o/s front tyre worn on edges and deteriorated in walls

poor damping front shockers

Pass 20 Jan 2015 185,382 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn pads ok

horn poor operation

knock from steering rack and play in n/s rack end

n/s front and o/s rear tyres deteriorated in sidewalls

poor damping front shock absorbers

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 185,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear brake discs worn pads ok

horn poor operation

knock from steering rack and play in n/s rack end

n/s front and o/s rear tyres deteriorated in sidewalls

poor damping front shock absorbers

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 184,556 miles

engine injector chuffing

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre scrubbed in walls

poor damping effect front shockabsorbers

poor image both dip beams

Fail 27 Jan 2014 184,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine injector chuffing

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre scrubbed in walls

poor damping effect front shockabsorbers

poor image both dip beams

Pass 29 Jan 2013 182,999 miles

both front bumper corners slightly mis aligned

both headlamp aims poor

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split but not allowing the ingress of water or dirt

slight engine oil leak

slight movement in both front inner steering rack ends

Pass 2 Feb 2012 181,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s front corner

drivers seat back slightly insecure

front brake discs corroded padsok

o/s rear side light dim and lens cracked

unable to see rear pads suspect they are low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 176,948 miles

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

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

front leaf spring slightly corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Jan 2011 176,948 miles

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

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

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

front leaf spring slightly corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2010 171,338 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 166,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 160,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 160,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 153,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 148,464 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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BD51 OKB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD51 OKB, 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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BD51 OKB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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