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BC02 YKR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

220,283 mi
Last recorded220,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 220,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 219,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff level very stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2024 219,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2023 219,842 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/15c outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/15c outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 219,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 219,726 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 219,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four and all four tyres are over 13 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 219,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all three not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four and all four tyres are over 13 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 219,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 219,313 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 218,182 miles

play centre prop mtg

Fail 2 Jul 2019 218,182 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

play centre prop mtg

Pass 3 Jul 2018 217,937 miles

brake fluid lever getting low

rear & centre body lights not working

temp repair o/s repeater lamp lens

Fail 3 Jul 2018 217,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid lever getting low

rear & centre body lights not working

temp repair o/s repeater lamp lens

Pass 3 Jul 2017 217,212 miles

exhaust rusty

rust around offside rear axle mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2016 216,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 216,420 miles

brake fluid level getting low

slight play o/s/f upper anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2014 215,812 miles

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

centre prop mtg worn

glow plug light on

slight play both frt bottom ball joints

Fail 17 Jun 2014 215,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre prop mtg worn

glow plug light on

slight play both frt bottom ball joints

Pass 18 May 2013 213,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 197,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 173,521 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 173,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 135,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 135,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BC02 YKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BC02 YKR, 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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BC02 YKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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