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AU03 KRK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,061 mi
Last recorded178,061 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 178,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 171,701 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 168,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 168,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r side position marker light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2017 166,124 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f , advise replacment (3.6.B.4d)

note, unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to thick coating of grease

Pass 10 Jun 2016 162,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 162,953 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 157,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 150,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes has been greased full inspection not possible

Fail 4 Jun 2014 150,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes has been greased full inspection not possible

Pass 13 May 2013 145,515 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2012 139,414 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ wiper blade deterirated

o/s/r side marker light not working

Pass 10 May 2011 132,873 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 124,750 miles

advise damage to offside front upper windscreen not in swept area

advise engine /transmission under trays fitted

advise nearside front / offside rear side marker lights not working

Pass 11 May 2009 117,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 117,063 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 105,774 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 96,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise border line pass off side front tyre.

advise both wiper blades deteriating at outer edges replace in near future.

Pass 11 May 2007 96,334 miles

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

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

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

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

advise border line pass off side front tyre.

advise both wiper blades deteriating at outer edges replace in near future.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,477 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 KRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KRK, 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 KRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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