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AE02 SWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,711 mi
Last recorded191,711 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 191,711 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight outer body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 188,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2024 185,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 182,272 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 181,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body and outer body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 180,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 180,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 178,289 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 177,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres wear inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 176,486 miles

Nearside steering inner arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 176,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside steering inner arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 175,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2015 174,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,516 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 171,484 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 May 2012 170,033 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner

front wipers slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r towing hook damaged requires re- welding

Pass 18 May 2011 168,264 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 May 2010 166,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable frayed

Fail 21 May 2010 166,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable frayed

Pass 4 Feb 2009 162,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 162,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 159,606 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 159,606 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 156,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 156,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,345 miles

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

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

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 SWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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