2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AV02 VAE
2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 206,068 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AV02 VAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 206,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV02 VAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AV02 VAE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV02 VAE Mileage History
- 22/08/2023193,747 mi
- 19/08/2024198,575 mi+4,828 mi
- 21/08/2024198,577 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2025202,404 mi+3,827 mi
- 06/08/2026206,068 mi+3,664 mi
Average of roughly 4,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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