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AU03 LYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,355 miles

Body panel slightly loose corrosion on arches and side loading door area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess section small frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,225 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front to rear cable frayed partly (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides ferruls slightly corroded / brake hose area

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,881 miles

Both front brake discs heavily worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,384 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs both outers surface corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,867 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,515 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,704 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 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

AU03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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