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BF02 UUR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,509 mi
Last recorded251,509 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 251,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small crack at top of n/s screen would advise changing at earliest convenience

Fail 25 Nov 2010 230,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s reverse light not working

slight damage to n/s rear light lens

slight oil leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2010 230,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s reverse light not working

slight damage to n/s rear light lens

slight oil leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 12 Nov 2009 210,828 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 210,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 187,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 154,443 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 154,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/f tyre worn on edge and n/s/r near limit.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 121,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noise from o/s rear wheel. Rear brakes binding.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 121,365 miles

Noise from o/s rear wheel. Rear brakes binding.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 89,864 miles

lift in both ball joints

spare tyre defective

ware in steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2005 88,862 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 UUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF02 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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