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BJ02 MHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,280 mi
Last recorded105,280 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,096 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,080 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,627 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 12,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 12,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

BJ02 MHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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