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AU03 EDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,506 mi
Last recorded56,506 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 56,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 55,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 52,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 49,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 48,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,158 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,158 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,986 miles

front discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion should clean up when driven (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,159 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak offside rear axle seal

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 33,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,869 miles

smoke emissions too clear to activate emission tester

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,213 miles

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

front wiper blades split

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,645 miles

slight play detected in offside steering rack end.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play detected in offside steering rack end.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 14,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,762 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 11,762 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

AU03 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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