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AO02 GYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

247,326 mi
Last recorded247,326 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 247,326 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 247,326 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 237,662 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 230,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion light corrosion all round body panels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion all round underneath (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 223,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 197,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 151,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 144,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR OUTER FLASHER LENSE COVER SLIGHTLY BROKEN

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 136,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 132,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 132,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,004 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 GYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GYG, 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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AO02 GYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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