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AP52 YXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 144,379 miles

corrosion around bodywork

screen chipped

Pass 23 May 2015 138,893 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded not pitted

general underside corrosion

slight play in front anti roll bar links

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 21 May 2014 132,467 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 May 2013 126,308 miles

centre of exhaust starting to leak

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,338 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 121,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,241 miles

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

slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,206 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a deep cut to outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2008 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 110,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 107,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 105,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,735 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AP52 YXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP52 YXJ, 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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AP52 YXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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