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BG51 GBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,521 mi
Last recorded215,521 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2012 215,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 196,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 168,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 149,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,846 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 GBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 GBF registered?

BG51 GBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BG51 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GBF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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