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AT53 MJU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

484,885 mi
Last recorded484,885 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 MJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 484,885 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both rear most ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 484,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened lower leaf spring has been cut to the length of the saddle and has now been placed on top (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened lower leaf spring has been cut down to length of saddle and has now been put on top (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both rear most ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 484,872 miles

Brake has no servo assistance Brake pedal travels all the way to the floor (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened Lower leaf cut down to length of saddle (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened Lower spring has been cut down to length of saddle (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both rearmost ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 484,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes and both front before front to rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Audible leak from vacuum system (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both rearmost ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AT53 MJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT53 MJU, 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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What year was AT53 MJU registered?

AT53 MJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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