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AO53 JFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,117 mi
Last recorded209,117 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 209,117 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 207,599 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill near seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill near seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush on both sides are worn and has small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen in swapped zone smaller than 10mm

Pass 9 Jun 2020 178,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner racks slight play ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded in places but double skinned (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bottom of the door corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 169,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some panels including drivers door heavily corroded along edge

Fail 3 Jul 2019 169,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

some panels including drivers door heavily corroded along edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,797 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 156,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 149,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 48,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

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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AO53 JFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 139,559 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 AO53 JFZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO53 JFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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