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BHZ 4071

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 4071
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 154,202 miles

body corrosion

lift lower ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2016 151,835 miles

wear lower ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,324 miles

Both front suspension, bottom ball joints - at maximum lift.

Drivers seat belt stalk - broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front suspension, bottom ball joints - at maximum lift.

Drivers seat belt stalk - broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,015 miles

wet test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 114,326 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 109,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 71,229 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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BHZ 4071 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BHZ 4071, 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 BHZ 4071 registered?

BHZ 4071 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BHZ 4071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 4071 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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