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AY51 KSE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

337,236 mi
Last recorded337,236 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 337,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 150,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 150,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 200,006 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 189,675 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 189,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 182,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 181,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 179,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 177,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 155,186 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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AY51 KSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KSE, 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 AY51 KSE registered?

AY51 KSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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