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AO02 GYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,904 mi
Last recorded26,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 26,904 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 21,904 miles

Suspension components corroded

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 21,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater not working Nearside & Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor rubbing on the wheel

Rear Nearside & Offside flexi brake hose are slightly insecure

Suspension components corroded

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,092 miles

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Park brake lever / cable (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 20,092 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe from flexible pipe to LSV (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Park brake lever / cable (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 19,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 18,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 17,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at the end of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where brake pipe meets rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where brake pipes meets rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 15,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a surface cut and signs of a nail in shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,964 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 30 Jun 2014 13,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,905 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 12,115 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 11,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 11,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 10,302 miles

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOW. UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. O/S REAR UNDERSIDE SUPPORT BRACKET CABLE BROKEN. SIDE WINDOWS PLASTIC (CROWN VEHICLE)

Pass 25 May 2007 8,747 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 7,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 4,781 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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AO02 GYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO02 GYE, 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 AO02 GYE registered?

AO02 GYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is AO02 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 GYE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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