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AO02 PSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,375 mi
Last recorded171,375 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 171,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 169,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 169,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 169,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes ( from hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe section ( near mounting ) holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 168,235 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 167,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 167,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 165,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 164,684 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

power steering belt slightly sliping

rear exhasut rusty and slightly blowing

wipers slightly smery

Fail 10 Jun 2016 164,684 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

power steering belt slightly sliping

rear exhasut rusty and slightly blowing

wipers slightly smery

Pass 5 Jun 2015 163,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

axhillary belt slips slightly

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 163,668 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

axhillary belt slips slightly

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 162,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust slightly blowing and rusty

near side rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

oil leak

power steering belt slips slightly on full lock

Pass 12 Jun 2013 161,748 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust very rusty and slightly blowing

near side rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 161,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust very rusty

front wipers slightly smery

oil temp will not get any hotter

slight play in compensator linkage

small cuts to near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 160,307 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

small cuts to near side raer trye side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 159,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front wiper slightly split

slight damage to near side rear side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 158,426 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

small stone cuts in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 157,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 154,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 154,956 miles

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

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

damage to near side front

front pads getting low

rear bbrake pipe starting to rust

Pass 5 Jun 2006 150,807 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 PSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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