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AU03 JDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery tray corroded

front inner wing panels corroded

sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 40,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow bar (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,641 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in front and behind axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

light corrossion to sills

Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,408 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement centre quadrant (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding NS + OS (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,534 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,344 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 17,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,067 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 12,637 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,637 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,958 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 JDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

AU03 JDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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