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AV02 HVT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 81,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,549 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 79,480 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,180 miles

Drivers seat base fuse panel cover missing.

Engine oil level on min mark.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S 3rd row back seatbelt buckle cover missing.

O/S/F brake wear wiring insecure.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers seat base fuse panel cover missing.

Engine oil level on min mark.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S 3rd row back seatbelt buckle cover missing.

O/S/F brake wear wiring insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,124 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front ball joint have lift but not excessive

front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 76,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 73,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,144 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 54,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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AV02 HVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV02 HVT, 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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AV02 HVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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