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AU03 FJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,216 mi
Last recorded92,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside reverse light not working

seat belt buckle cover misssing on rear passenger seat

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,387 miles

nearside middle of rear sealtbelt buckle latching weak and cover missing

offside and nearside rear inner tyre valves perishing

tailpipe of exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside middle of rear sealtbelt buckle latching weak and cover missing

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside and nearside rear inner tyre valves perishing

tailpipe of exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,378 miles

slight play in rear lower anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,360 miles

Advise chip in screen

Advise number plate light dim

Advise play in both front bottom ball joints

Advise steering rack leaking slightly on the nearside

Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise chip in screen

Advise front discs slightly lipped

Advise front pads look low

Advise number plate light dim

Advise play in both front bottom ball joints

Advise steering rack leaking slightly on the nearside

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R inner tyre valve extension cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,021 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,021 miles

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

Advise n/s wiper split

Advise rear section of exhaust corroded badly

Advise travel on handbrake lever

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 66,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. †GEARLINKAGE STABILIZER BALLJOINT DISCONNECTED. †N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT LIFT(ON LIMIT, NO SIDE M/MENT)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,301 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 FJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

AU03 FJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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