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A16 HTS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,357 mi
Last recorded206,357 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 206,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 180,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 166,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 124,792 miles

engine misting in oil

o/s front ball joint approaching limit for wear

slight movement in n/s lower ball joint

Fail 8 Oct 2008 124,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine misting in oil

o/s front ball joint approaching limit for wear

slight movement in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 28,972 miles

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

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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A16 HTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 143,566 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 A16 HTS, 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 24 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 A16 HTS registered?

A16 HTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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