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B15 TBM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,488 mi
Last recorded61,488 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 TBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,154 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear extended chassis / towbar slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,274 miles

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

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

corrosion to front &rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,819 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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B15 TBM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B15 TBM, 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 B15 TBM registered?

B15 TBM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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