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BA02 COZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 COZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes ect

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,976 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,634 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 64,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 56,654 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,384 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 52,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 48,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 45,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,378 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 44,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 41,606 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,956 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,877 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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BA02 COZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA02 COZ, 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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BA02 COZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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