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AY03 FVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,093 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 122,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,329 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,694 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 FVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

AY03 FVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 FVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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