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BD52 DYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,000 mi
Last recorded256,000 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 256,000 miles

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 247,388 miles

Coolant leak Possible X2 places ()

Front Windscreen scuttle area corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Door corroded & Holed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/ approx. X2 Sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 247,387 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak Possible X2 places ()

Front Windscreen scuttle area corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Door corroded & Holed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/ approx. X2 Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 234,563 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 234,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 220,796 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Front & N/S Side doors are corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

X2 Rear half shaft seal have slight leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2015 220,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Front & N/S Side doors are corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

X2 Rear half shaft seal have slight leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2015 211,861 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 211,861 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 192,059 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Rear Drive shaft end slight mist

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 191,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Rear Drive shaft end slight mist

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 158,144 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 156,684 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2010 156,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

fanbelt cracks

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 129,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 143,977 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,210 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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BD52 DYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 DYT, 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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BD52 DYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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