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AJ02 KTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,792 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING IN SEVERAL PLACES AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,497 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,505 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,516 miles

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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AJ02 KTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ02 KTU, 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 AJ02 KTU registered?

AJ02 KTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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