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AY03 HDD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,350 mi
Last recorded152,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 152,350 miles

presenter adviced sec 2/3/6

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 152,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

presenter adviced sec 2/3/6

Pass 27 Apr 2009 309,858 miles

minor leak of gasses

o/s/r lamp cracked not showing white light

play all rear anti roll bar bushes/drop links

play both front bottom balljoints

slight play both wheel bearings

windscreen has various damage

Pass 7 May 2008 295,651 miles

O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER SLIGHTLY LEAKING NOT ON DISC

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH BOTTOM BALLJOINTS

VARIOUS REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Apr 2006 223,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slite damage

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 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

AY03 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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