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AE02 NXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

352,814 mi
Last recorded352,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 352,814 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (along N/S of vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Back Brake Plate Corroded

Parking Brake Only Just Passed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 27 Nov 2023 343,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 335,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights foggy

Fail 21 Nov 2022 335,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights foggy

Pass 24 Nov 2021 325,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by gearbox x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s tyres have cracking to side walls

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 23 Nov 2021 325,887 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s both lenses foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by gearbox x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s tyres have cracking to side walls

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 7 Nov 2020 313,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat mount slightly worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s and o/s headlights foggy

Pass 10 May 2019 286,698 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 286,698 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 26,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 248,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 229,596 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 214,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 191,639 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 171,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 151,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 143,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres perished and crackin quite badly outer sidewall

front brake discs lipped corroded and badly pitted inner face

front wiperblades smeary

Pass 9 May 2011 143,613 miles

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)

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres perished and crackin quite badly outer sidewall

front brake discs lipped corroded and badly pitted inner face

front wiperblades smeary

Pass 7 May 2010 133,674 miles

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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 May 2009 116,563 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 101,572 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 86,282 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 5 May 2006 66,973 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

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 NXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AE02 NXS, 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 AE02 NXS registered?

AE02 NXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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