CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF52 WUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,705 mi
Last recorded99,705 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre ran flat.

brackets fitted close to both headlights have sharp edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,702 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tv screen (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre ran flat.

brackets fitted close to both headlights have sharp edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 99,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,725 miles

handbrake lever buttonm missing but does not affect handbrake

Fail 21 May 2015 98,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake lever buttonm missing but does not affect handbrake

Pass 26 May 2014 95,741 miles

exhaust system corroded-leaf springs and shackles corroded-brakepipes covered by substance/unable to check properly-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-both front brake flexi ferrels corroded

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF52 WUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF52 WUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 WUW?

You can check the full history of AF52 WUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF52 WUW registered?

AF52 WUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AF52 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WUW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF52 WUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF52 WUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.