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201,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central rear seat belt buckle outer casing slightly damaged but no affect on operation
Front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central rear seat belt buckle outer casing slightly damaged but no affect on operation
Front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside rear side marker not working
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside washer jet slightly weak but is providing sufficient washer fluid
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central rear seat belt buckle outer casing slightly damaged but no affect on operation
Front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bump stops missing
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear bumpstops missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear both rear bumpstops missing
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front side marker lamp not working
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front side marker lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AY03 HCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 AY03 HCD, 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 HCD registered?
AY03 HCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is AY03 HCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY03 HCD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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