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BK51 CVO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,201 mi
Last recorded94,201 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 CVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,767 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,765 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps have different lens construction (beam pattern uneffected)

slight oil leak from offside half shaft oil seal (not contaminated brake components)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps have different lens construction (beam pattern uneffected)

slight oil leak from offside half shaft oil seal (not contaminated brake components)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,783 miles

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

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

vehicle body has corrosion on offside rear of the cabin

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,890 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front body mounts cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front body mounts cracked

o/s and n/s side markers not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front body mountings cracked

nearside rear orange side marker not working

Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,492 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside and offside front body mountings cracked

nearside rear orange side marker not working

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front body mounts cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s and n/s front body mounts cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body mount bracket cracked o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,274 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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BK51 CVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BK51 CVO, 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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BK51 CVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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