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AD02 DXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,176 mi
Last recorded189,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 189,176 miles

Centre 3rd row passenger seat headrest insecure

Eberspatcher exhaust pipe missing

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

Offside 1st row passenger seat base insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fire extinguisher over-due inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2015 180,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2015 180,793 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2014 168,885 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

O/s/r lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,683 miles

10 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST - NOT TESTED UNDER CLASS 5 CONDITIONS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 168,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

10 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST - NOT TESTED UNDER CLASS 5 CONDITIONS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 28 May 2013 155,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 144,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 144,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 129,625 miles

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

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

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

front discs getting thin (o/s/f)

Fail 26 May 2011 129,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 114,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 114,595 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.1.6a)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 29 May 2008 84,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,209 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 30 May 2006 54,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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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AD02 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AD02 DXR, 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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AD02 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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