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AE02 SWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,702 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,410 miles

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 24 Jun 2009 76,410 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,533 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 37,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

dampness on fuel pipe at diesel pump,but no leaks

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 SWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

AE02 SWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AE02 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 SWJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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