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AV02 SDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,917 mi
Last recorded106,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 106,917 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 106,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 106,897 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 106,897 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 106,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 99,761 miles

Brake cable damaged centre cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced crazed plus beam sticker on (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced crazed plus has a beam sticker on (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 99,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 97,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/ side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm plus has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 93,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 91,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 89,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 87,350 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,787 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode in places

Front brake discs worn/rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,463 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,091 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 SDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

AV02 SDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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