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AV02 RMZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

386,165 mi
Last recorded386,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 386,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 385,973 miles

front brakes worn

oil leak from engine

play in both bottom ball joints

play in front and rear anti roll bar d bushes and links

rear brakes worn

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 9 Jun 2009 361,756 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 361,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 324,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 292,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 248,539 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 RMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

AV02 RMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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The MOT history for AV02 RMZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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