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AV02 OYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

270,782 mi
Last recorded270,782 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 270,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 264,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2012 264,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2011 248,372 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 248,368 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

n/s steering arm has slight play

o/s centre side marker not working

o/s rear side marker not working

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2010 232,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 14 Apr 2010 232,558 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 30 Mar 2009 207,515 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

drive belt deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/r side marker lamps inoperative

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r hub leaking!

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

various points of damage/dents around body of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2009 207,511 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

drive belt deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/r side marker lamps inoperative

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r hub leaking!

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

various points of damage/dents around body of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2008 186,666 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 153,772 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 123,114 miles

advise off side rear hub oil seal leaking external

Fail 21 Apr 2006 123,114 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise off side rear hub oil seal leaking external

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

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AV02 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AV02 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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