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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central offside exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer vehicle body corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer lower sill corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glasses (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer lower sill corroded
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advise,slight play n/s & o/s rack ends
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AO02 PVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2002.
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