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AO52 HNW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,222 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

crack in lower center windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2018 128,222 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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)

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

crack in lower center windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 127,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen has damage

Fail 14 Dec 2016 127,698 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen has damage

Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2014 124,612 miles

all brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 119,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 114,372 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,454 miles

front antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

handbrake cable at front corroded

rear anti roll bar d shaped bushes slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,862 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,855 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

slight noise from offside front wheel when jacked and spun

surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose

surface corrosion on brake pipes near fuel tank

Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,206 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 102,164 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front lower balljoints slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front antiroll roll bar bushes signs of wear

rear antirollbar bushes slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,164 miles

both front lower balljoints slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front antiroll roll bar bushes signs of wear

rear antirollbar bushes slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2007 91,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 75,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO52 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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