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AO02 HBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,364 mi
Last recorded12,364 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2009 12,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 250,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 250,825 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 208,895 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 208,895 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 167,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 167,435 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 132,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HBC 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

AO02 HBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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