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BG51 GAO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,261 mi
Last recorded195,261 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 195,261 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 195,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 156,449 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 156,418 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 65,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,417 miles

advise oil leak on nearsiderear axle oil seal

Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,417 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

advise slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,683 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 GAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAO, 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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BG51 GAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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