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BF02 MZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,312 mi
Last recorded196,312 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 196,312 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S marker inop and damaged

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

O/S marker inop

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Supspected intercooler leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 196,312 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

N/S marker inop and damaged

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

O/S marker inop

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Supspected intercooler leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 147,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 147,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 204,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 127,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 127,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BF02 MZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF02 MZU, 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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BF02 MZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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