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BF02 XFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,683 mi
Last recorded200,683 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 200,683 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 196,507 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective degraded / yellowing on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 196,372 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor heavily corroded and holed under front seats - close to mounting points for seats and handbrake cable. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective degraded / yellowing on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 190,738 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 184,515 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 184,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.90 ......tested at 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to chassis - out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - close to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the exhaust system has cracked around center box and has a small hole at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 180,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

ice cream van body covering outer sills

under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 179,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

ice cream van body covers outer van sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

under body corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 177,585 miles

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

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

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

ice cream van body covers outer sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 177,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ice cream van body covers outer sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 175,318 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 173,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 171,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 171,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 areas (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 160,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 152,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 139,973 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 139,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 135,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 132,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 122,420 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 XFN 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 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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