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AY51 LOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,570 mi
Last recorded186,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 186,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 178,711 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2025 178,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,430 miles

Inner and Outer Sills Corrosion and Repairs and Painted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 178,406 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 177,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 175,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 174,721 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 174,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 173,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 173,568 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,422 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 169,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 168,297 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 166,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 163,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 162,949 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 157,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 149,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 149,709 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 136,448 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,829 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 121,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 102,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,602 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 72,363 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 LOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 AY51 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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