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AR03 YVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 YVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By subrame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 85,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis by front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear step corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 85,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill 30 cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both sides 2 places (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 82,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill inside and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,508 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 79,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,249 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 46,362 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,362 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,450 miles

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,334 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,760 miles

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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AR03 YVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 139,559 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AR03 YVZ, 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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AR03 YVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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