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AE02 NXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,380 mi
Last recorded181,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 181,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is heavily perished - just meets the pass standard today

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front lower ball joint is worn - not considered to be excessive - just meets the pass standard

both sides front chassis sections are corroded

both sides front metal brake pipes are corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

wear detected at steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 19 Apr 2016 181,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is heavily perished - just meets the pass standard today

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front lower ball joint is worn - not considered to be excessive - just meets the pass standard

both sides front chassis sections are corroded

both sides front metal brake pipes are corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

wear detected at steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2015 296,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 288,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to rear metal brake pipes & both sides front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

both sides front brake discs heavily rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

corrossion formed at both sides front chassis sections not considered to be excessive

lift detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive

strong advise - both sides front flexible brake hoses heavily perished but not severe enough to expose reinforcement

Fail 27 Feb 2014 288,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to rear metal brake pipes & both sides front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

both sides front brake discs heavily rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

corrossion formed at both sides front chassis sections not considered to be excessive

lift detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive

strong advise - both sides front flexible brake hoses heavily perished but not severe enough to expose reinforcement

strong advise - nearside front tyre at legal limit .

Pass 11 Feb 2013 282,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 282,841 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 267,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 267,228 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 257,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 228,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 198,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 198,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

park brake cable siezed at connection to compensator

Pass 9 Feb 2008 166,305 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 166,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 130,584 miles

off-side front brake disc just servicable.

slight damage to windscreen.

slight exhaust blow from silencer.

slight play in near-side front lower ball joint.

Fail 12 Feb 2007 130,580 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

off-side front brake disc just servicable.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 97,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AE02 NXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE02 NXA, 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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AE02 NXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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