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2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · ST52 ACT

ST52 ACT

2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 166,981 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin
2002 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
166,981 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2151cc
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ST52 ACT Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
  • 166,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)

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ST52 ACT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 09:44
MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (ST52 ACT) between September 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

ST52 ACT Mileage History

  1. 01/09/200532,584 mi
  2. 01/09/200532,584 mi
  3. 16/08/200642,437 mi+9,853 mi
  4. 22/08/200751,762 mi+9,325 mi
  5. 11/02/200963,869 mi+12,107 mi
  6. 09/02/201071,384 mi+7,515 mi
  7. 16/02/201184,776 mi+13,392 mi
  8. 09/02/201299,061 mi+14,285 mi
  9. 01/02/2013111,535 mi+12,474 mi
  10. 01/02/2014125,400 mi+13,865 mi
  11. 10/02/2014125,400 mi
  12. 14/02/2015131,747 mi+6,347 mi
  13. 14/02/2015131,750 mi+3 mi
  14. 23/01/2016135,506 mi+3,756 mi
  15. 18/01/2017140,045 mi+4,539 mi
  16. 21/01/2017140,087 mi+42 mi
  17. 20/01/2018142,443 mi+2,356 mi
  18. 09/02/2019143,976 mi+1,533 mi
  19. 25/01/2020145,781 mi+1,805 mi
  20. 03/02/2020145,798 mi+17 mi
  21. 06/02/2021147,456 mi+1,658 mi
  22. 15/02/2021147,505 mi+49 mi
  23. 11/02/2022150,659 mi+3,154 mi
  24. 12/02/2022150,659 mi
  25. 31/03/2023153,972 mi+3,313 mi
  26. 13/04/2023153,972 mi
  27. 09/04/2024158,157 mi+4,185 mi
  28. 25/04/2024158,204 mi+47 mi
  29. 08/04/2025162,245 mi+4,041 mi
  30. 28/04/2026165,981 mi+3,736 mi
  31. 12/05/2026166,981 mi+1,000 mi

Average of roughly 6,495 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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