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AY03 EOX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

303,841 mi
Last recorded303,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 303,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion out sile (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake pipes painted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake pipes painted

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

underside covered in mud

Fail 13 Feb 2018 303,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom off the door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of the door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion out sile (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake pipes painted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake pipes painted

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

underside covered in mud

Pass 16 Feb 2017 302,119 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 281,143 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 258,602 miles

Brake load valve bush worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 237,362 miles

Bake pipes have been greesed not allowing full inspection of pipe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 237,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Bake pipes have been greesed not allowing full inspection of pipe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 217,743 miles

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Load leveling arm linkage worn

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 198,743 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 198,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 176,062 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 176,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 155,143 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 135,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,651 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 93,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,192 miles

Exhaust pipe puffing slightly.

Slight play in steering rack,(Offside.)

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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AY03 EOX 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 72.2%.

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 AY03 EOX, 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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AY03 EOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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