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AY03 FUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

250,217 mi
Last recorded250,217 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 250,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 242,769 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 242,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,021 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 130,424 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 120,754 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 106,305 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 to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,989 miles

front bumper damaged

off side front door damaged

service light on dashboard

Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,941 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

off side front door damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 421,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 279,217 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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AY03 FUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FUV, 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 AY03 FUV registered?

AY03 FUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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