CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD51 NTX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,320 miles

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,393 miles

sill and underbody slight corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,537 miles

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

sill and underbody corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,537 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system break pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill and underbody corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 124,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 121,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 117,942 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuste corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,658 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 102,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,431 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD51 NTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BD51 NTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD51 NTX?

You can check the full history of BD51 NTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD51 NTX registered?

BD51 NTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is BD51 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NTX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD51 NTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD51 NTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.