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AG03 COB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 COB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 164,404 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 164,391 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 162,130 miles

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 161,850 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 161,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 160,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 159,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 158,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 158,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 158,128 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 157,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 157,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 156,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 156,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2011 132,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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AG03 COB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,634 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 AG03 COB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG03 COB registered?

AG03 COB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AG03 COB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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