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AO52 OHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

259,936 mi
Last recorded259,936 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 259,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 247,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 241,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 226,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 211,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 211,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 197,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 172,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 149,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 121,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 98,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,615 miles

Steering rack knock offside.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 69,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack knock offside.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,489 miles

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

Steering rack - slight knock offside.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,182 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre worn (at wear bars)/ cut in tread

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 OHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHW, 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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What year was AO52 OHW registered?

AO52 OHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is AO52 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OHW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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