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AE52 OTH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,494 mi
Last recorded185,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 185,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 184,404 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 184,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 181,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 177,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 177,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 169,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 169,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 168,784 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 163,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 149,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 149,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 139,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 127,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 90,738 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE52 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

AE52 OTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OTH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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