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BF02 UUO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,108 mi
Last recorded106,108 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in both steereing knuckles

Fail 4 Sep 2013 106,107 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in both steereing knuckles

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,016 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose/ front grill loose /front of van damaged

drivers outside door handle stiff

drivers seat belt stiff

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 91,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose/ front grill loose /front of van damaged

drivers outside door handle stiff

drivers seat belt stiff

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

sliding door handle broken

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,415 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

play in n/s rack knuckle

Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,135 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

cover under engine

play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,690 miles

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

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

wet day / cover under neath

Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

wet day / cover under neath

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,438 miles

Battery insecure

Collision damage evident to Offside front (flitch area)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Play in Offside and Nearside Steering rack arms

Play in Offside and Nearside front Lower ball joints

Play in Offside and Nearside track rod ends

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r lense incomplete but does not show white light to rear

Fail 28 Jun 2007 151,905 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 151,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 126,158 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 UUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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