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AY03 FVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

215,717 mi
Last recorded215,717 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 215,717 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel holed near rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel holed near rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 215,122 miles

Offside Outer Sill holed x2.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 215,108 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished, Borderline excessive. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill holed x2.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 214,306 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 214,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 209,782 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 206,826 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2017 205,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 204,082 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side sill (2.4.A.3)

front and front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

front and rear flexy hoses starting to perish

head lights only just has pattern

light laiden valve linkage slightly worn

off side rear tyre on 2mm near side rear tyre on 1.6 mm and has small cuts in tread

rear lights slightly broken

tow bar plug slightly broken

Fail 10 May 2016 204,082 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush has moved out of link (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear outer quarter pannel holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side sill (2.4.A.3)

front and front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

front and rear flexy hoses starting to perish

head lights only just has pattern

light laiden valve linkage slightly worn

off side rear tyre on 2mm near side rear tyre on 1.6 mm and has small cuts in tread

rear lights slightly broken

Pass 1 May 2014 199,876 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 196,426 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 196,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

bonnet & drivers door corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 193,252 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 193,218 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 187,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 187,320 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 180,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 172,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 146,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,577 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 FVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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