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AO52 HNM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 109,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,250 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,522 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 HNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HNM, 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 AO52 HNM registered?

AO52 HNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AO52 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 HNM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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