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LX51 WBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,235 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,205 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

PLASTIC COVER MISSING FROM N/S/F INNER SEAT BELT STALK

SIDE LOADING DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN

Fail 4 Jan 2010 78,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

PLASTIC COVER MISSING FROM N/S/F INNER SEAT BELT STALK

SIDE LOADING DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN

Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,613 miles

DAMAGE TO CENTRE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 55,836 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK DAMAGED. N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,836 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK DAMAGED. N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,871 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,349 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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LX51 WBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 LX51 WBK, 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 LX51 WBK registered?

LX51 WBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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