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AO52 HNG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,270 miles

Front Both sides front tyres are wearing smooth inner and outer tread.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flex brake slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flex pipe slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flex brake slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on upper engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Both sides front tyres are wearing smooth inner and outer tread.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flex brake slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flex pipe slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flex brake slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on upper engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,211 miles

o/s+n/s lower body panels damaged

o/s/f lower door skin [panel]corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s+n/s lower body panels damaged

o/s/f lower door skin [panel]corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,196 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f +n/s/r lower body panels damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,413 miles

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

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

front leafspring corrosion already started

o/s/f+n/s/f stub axle corosion already started

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,441 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,491 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,840 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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AO52 HNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO52 HNG, 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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AO52 HNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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