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AU03 DVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,347 mi
Last recorded182,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 182,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn close to limit

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damaged

front suspension sits low

intercooler pipe split

screen washers weak

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight wear in front and rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2013 182,328 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn close to limit

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damaged

front suspension sits low

intercooler pipe split

screen washers weak

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight wear in front and rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 179,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

slight wear to rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 5 May 2011 169,583 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 169,583 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2010 159,141 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 146,821 miles

crack in front number plate

handbrake lever close to end of travel

slight wear in ra#ear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 14 May 2009 146,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front number plate

handbrake lever close to end of travel

slight wear in ra#ear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 16 May 2008 127,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 101,181 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,952 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 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU03 DVX, 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 AU03 DVX registered?

AU03 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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