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AE52 OSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 138,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,912 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded and holed but not near a prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,062 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs thin

o/s/r marker broken and n/s/r marker inop

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 107,372 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,373 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 99,373 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,846 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak fromfront differential

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,647 miles

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

o/s rear side marker intermitently works

Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear side marker intermitently works

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,217 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,217 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 15,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 12,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 12,910 miles

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

Engine oil level low

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

Offside rear high level lamp not working

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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AE52 OSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 OSA, 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 AE52 OSA registered?

AE52 OSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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