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AP52 WTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,042 mi
Last recorded107,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,042 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 107,042 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,896 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazzards remaining on, all lamps affected. (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,453 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 78,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,941 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen wash tank insecure. rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen wash tank insecure. rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,233 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear number plate partially obscured by ladder

Fail 11 Sep 2018 65,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear rear number plate partially obscured by ladder

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,787 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 60,787 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,616 miles

rear no plate partialy obscured by ladder

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s head lamp pattern very weak

rear no plate partialy obscured by ladder

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,242 miles

no plate slightly obscurred by ladder

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,133 miles

rear number plate obscured at certain angles by ladder

Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear number plate obscured at certain angles by ladder

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,311 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,311 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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AP52 WTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP52 WTJ, 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 AP52 WTJ registered?

AP52 WTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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