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AV02 RNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

286,841 mi
Last recorded286,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 286,841 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 286,841 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 272,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 268,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 268,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 259,641 miles

Front Lower suspension ball joints worn to limit.

Nearside screen cracked

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

corrosion noted on lower steering column coupling

exhaust holed and leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2017 259,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage joint detached (3.6.E.3)

Front Lower suspension ball joints worn to limit.

Nearside screen cracked

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

corrosion noted on lower steering column coupling

Pass 7 Oct 2016 251,803 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

steering column uj corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 243,058 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TURBO INTAKE PIPE SPLIT

Fail 11 Oct 2014 236,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres on limits 225/70rf15

Pass 11 Oct 2014 236,406 miles

front tyres on limits 225/70rf15

Pass 5 Oct 2013 228,398 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and nearside front on outer shoulder

pad warning lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2013 228,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and nearside front on outer shoulder

pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 218,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 209,064 miles

cuts in offside front tyre

lift in nearside bottom suspension joint

Fail 24 Sep 2011 209,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

cuts in offside front tyre

lift in nearside bottom suspension joint

Pass 18 Sep 2010 197,469 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 197,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 189,695 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear side lamp lense cracked

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 189,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear side lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 174,804 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 174,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 163,115 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with "lips" on edges

Exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long brake pedal travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2006 155,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 155,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play o/s and n/s/f bottom ball joints

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 RNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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