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AM52 LNF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

356,981 mi
Last recorded356,981 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 356,981 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 326,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 326,015 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 291,718 miles

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

o/s/r hub seal slight leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 291,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

o/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 257,566 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 217,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 217,538 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 195,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 195,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 179,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 135,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 96,463 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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AM52 LNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM52 LNF, 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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AM52 LNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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