MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vent area rear cab (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
main beam tell tail stays on
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
main beam tell tail stays on
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
load sensor valve slightly damaged but still working
offside front steering arm has slight play
offside front wiper begining to split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
load sensor valve slightly damaged but still working
offside front steering arm has slight play
offside front wiper begining to split
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
spare wheel missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AY51 KOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AY51 KOU, 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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AY51 KOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 January 2002.
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