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AA52 RLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,366 mi
Last recorded118,366 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 118,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,857 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Socket securing flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Socket securing flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 98,860 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever near maximum travel limit

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,233 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,716 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,865 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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AA52 RLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AA52 RLA, 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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AA52 RLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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