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AM02 PUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

304,225 mi
Last recorded304,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 304,225 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 301,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 290,313 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2024 290,114 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2023 277,556 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 265,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 265,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 279,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2019 258,519 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Fail 5 Apr 2019 258,519 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 240,534 miles

front o/s n/s lower ball joints at max 3 mm wear limit reqs attention

Pass 30 Mar 2017 234,457 miles

Front headlamps x 2 misty poor image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 222,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 211,825 miles

Both front headlights misty, but not reducing light output

Pass 28 Mar 2014 201,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 189,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 172,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 157,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 140,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 109,791 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AM02 PUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM02 PUV, 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 AM02 PUV registered?

AM02 PUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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