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BD52 WTR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

354,944 mi
Last recorded354,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 354,944 miles

All discs corroded and pitted

Both bottom sill has corrosion

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Covers Fitted

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front lights misty

Parking brake just met required percentage of 16%

Rear lights damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 336,960 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 336,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 325,507 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 325,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 311,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 311,186 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 311,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 306,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 295,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 295,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 260,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 260,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 220,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 181,756 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 181,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 146,884 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 WTR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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