2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · FX51 BCJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 183,938 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX51 BCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 183,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX51 BCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (FX51 BCJ) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle i”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))”.
FX51 BCJ Mileage History
- 24/03/2023169,024 mi
- 30/03/2023169,062 mi+38 mi
- 12/03/2024180,425 mi+11,363 mi
- 11/04/2025183,911 mi+3,486 mi
- 29/04/2025183,938 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 7,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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