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BJ51 ETE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,671 mi
Last recorded219,671 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 219,671 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 213,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 199,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 186,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 186,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 171,006 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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BJ51 ETE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ51 ETE, 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 BJ51 ETE registered?

BJ51 ETE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BJ51 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 ETE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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