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BJ02 MHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,795 mi
Last recorded127,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 127,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 125,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

injector seal leaking

Fail 4 May 2022 124,974 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 113,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, very worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 113,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,587 miles

3mm of play in both ball joints

Nearside Front anti roll bar buah has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre is low on tread

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,251 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 79,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 79,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,528 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,697 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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BJ02 MHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHE, 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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BJ02 MHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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