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AY03 HCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

201,437 mi
Last recorded201,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 201,437 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 201,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 198,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 195,622 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear bumpstops missing

Fail 11 Jun 2024 195,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 191,619 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 186,125 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 186,125 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 179,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,518 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,869 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,545 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,029 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 25,378 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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