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AS 3871

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 3871
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted LINKAGE LOOSE RE SET LINKAGE. (1.1.17 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 64,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR OUTER DISC`S PITTED . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 62,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,161 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside marker light not working.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,065 miles

surface cracks in both front tyres.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

surface cracks in both front tyres.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 45,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,031 miles

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

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

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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AS 3871 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AS 3871, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AS 3871?

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What year was AS 3871 registered?

AS 3871 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AS 3871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 3871 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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