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AB02 OYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,803 mi
Last recorded186,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,803 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 186,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 219,213 miles

Corrosion on under body of vehicle

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 219,213 miles

Corrosion on under body of vehicle

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 209,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 199,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 182,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 174,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 161,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

class seven goods vehicle converted with three rows of seats in the back. only six seats have complete set of belts

Pass 4 Jan 2010 153,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,247 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 97,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 140,673 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 140,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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AB02 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AB02 OYB, 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 AB02 OYB registered?

AB02 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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