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AP02 LNX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,921 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,421 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from rack

Pass 16 Jul 2015 633,557 miles

rear inner d bushes have slight play

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake linkage partly seized

part of rear tailpipe missing

rear inner d bushes have slight play

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,693 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)

centre exhaust badly corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,706 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,589 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,772 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 28 Jul 2008 35,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AP02 LNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP02 LNX, 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 AP02 LNX registered?

AP02 LNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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