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AV02 KCN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

315,740 mi
Last recorded315,740 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 KCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 315,740 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 303,505 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 284,299 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 280,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 277,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 273,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 268,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 264,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 261,174 miles

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 256,977 miles

ABS light on intermittently (was on but went out when driven forward)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 253,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 248,855 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 248,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 244,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 244,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 217,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

off side front tyre worn edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 194,599 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 194,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front lower ball joints worn close to limit

brake fluid level close to min.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 169,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 150,395 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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AV02 KCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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