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AY03 HKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 82,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 78,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,384 miles

Battery Tray Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,366 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,332 miles

n/s front tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,286 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,364 miles

Exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 51,391 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,832 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked.225/70R15c.

Main handbrake cablbe corroded but not weakend.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,832 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres heavily cracked.225/70R15c.

Main handbrake cablbe corroded but not weakend.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,177 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,341 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,341 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,096 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,096 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 35,299 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,926 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,301 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,300 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

HAND BRAKE CABLE FOULING ON EXHAUST

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 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

AY03 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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