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AV02 KBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,926 mi
Last recorded115,926 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 115,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 102,726 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,152 miles

fan running all the time could only reach 58 oil temp.

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,545 miles

front lower jionts worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,597 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 86,594 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,546 miles

Nearside rear quarter bumper missing

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

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 KBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBO, 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 AV02 KBO registered?

AV02 KBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is AV02 KBO safe to buy?

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