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BJ02 AXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

265,161 mi
Last recorded265,161 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 265,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 241,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 241,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 216,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 216,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 200,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 186,300 miles

front brake hoses slightly cracked

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 20 Apr 2010 186,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake hoses slightly cracked

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Apr 2009 163,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 141,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 91,188 miles

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

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

Service 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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BJ02 AXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ02 AXO, 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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What year was BJ02 AXO registered?

BJ02 AXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 AXO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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