2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DY52 AXZ
2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 246,125 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY52 AXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 246,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 40 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY52 AXZ 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 (DY52 AXZ) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear ”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
DY52 AXZ Mileage History
- 08/01/2024185,359 mi
- 18/01/2024185,370 mi+11 mi
- 15/01/2025212,251 mi+26,881 mi
- 16/01/2025212,317 mi+66 mi
- 25/06/2026246,125 mi+33,808 mi
Average of roughly 24,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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