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AU03 DPE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,898 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

body and outer sills corroded

front inner brake pads look low??

rear back plates corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 160,898 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

body and outer sills corroded

front inner brake pads look low??

rear back plates corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 157,632 miles

all brake pads getting low

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,513 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

various body panels have corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 151,071 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sills and underneath has corrosion

front brake disc's worn and pads look low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 141,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2013 141,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,925 miles

all brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 123,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

all brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,803 miles

Bodywork corroded in places, wings,doors etc.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Chassis damaged at O/S/R.

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

N/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,803 miles

Bodywork corroded in places, wings,doors etc.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Chassis damaged at O/S/R.

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

N/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,978 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Vertical play in N/S bottom ball joint.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,978 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Vertical play in N/S bottom ball joint.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,754 miles

Brake pedal travel low.

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 77,754 miles

Brake pedal travel low.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,598 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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AU03 DPE 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 63.2%.

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 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 AU03 DPE, 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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AU03 DPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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