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B13 PVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,081 mi
Last recorded239,081 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 PVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 239,081 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 239,044 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 236,876 miles

Lift to both front lower balljoints

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 236,876 miles

Lift to both front lower balljoints

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 236,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired incorrectly fitted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 317n/s 83o/s 74% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Sub-frame fractured Nearside of front sub-frame around bumpstop (2.4.G.1)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index All four tyres (4.1.B.1b)

Lift in both lower balljoints

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding to OSR brake

Pass 30 Sep 2014 227,296 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise wiper blades starting to split

Fail 30 Sep 2014 227,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise chip in windscreen

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2013 212,859 miles

Damage to nearside of windscreen outside swept area

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 212,859 miles

Damage to nearside of windscreen outside swept area

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 194,954 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Plastic sill trim fitted to OS sill-unable to fully assess sill

Fail 25 Nov 2011 194,954 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Plastic sill trim fitted to OS sill-unable to fully assess sill

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 177,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 177,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 11 May 2009 162,365 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 162,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 137,397 miles

As previous test

Fail 30 Aug 2007 137,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2006 168,124 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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B13 PVC 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 50%.

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 B13 PVC, 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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B13 PVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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