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BF02 UUD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,828 mi
Last recorded284,828 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 284,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 284,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 280,763 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment handbrake has little reserve travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front panel below windscreen rusted and holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 280,759 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front panel below screen holes and corrodded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

both front drop link bushes slightly worn

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2018 278,352 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 278,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 274,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 235,128 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 235,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 209,298 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 184,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 184,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 166,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 145,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 145,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 129,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,895 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,321 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 109,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,417 miles

DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 20 Dec 2007 101,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold causing fumes in cab

Pass 11 Dec 2006 85,469 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 68,924 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,924 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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BF02 UUD 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 60%.

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

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