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AO51 NPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,945 mi
Last recorded67,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a manufacture date of 2009

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

both front and offside rear tyres have a manufacture date of 2012

front cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a manufacture date of 2009

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust rear section/tailpipe heavily corroded

both front and offside rear tyres have a manufacture date of 2012.

radiator lower front under cross member heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a manufacture date of 2009

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust rear section/tailpipe heavily corroded

both front and offside rear tyres have a manufacture date of 2012.

radiator lower front under cross member heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,488 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,814 miles

Engine cooling fan viscous coupling siezed

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,602 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around the rear of the gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,482 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,842 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,292 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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AO51 NPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO51 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 NPY registered?

AO51 NPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AO51 NPY safe to buy?

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