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BG51 FFB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,986 mi
Last recorded186,986 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 186,986 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 168,789 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside front side marker lights not working

offside rear sidemarker lights not working

slight wear to brake pedal antislip pad

Pass 29 Nov 2006 149,500 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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BG51 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BG51 FFB, 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 BG51 FFB registered?

BG51 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is BG51 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 FFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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