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AY03 HMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,960 miles

all componentsscaley

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front front hubs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns/r & os/r front spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,905 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front front hubs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns/r & os/r front spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,119 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 51,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2010 51,109 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 48,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 46,461 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 44,086 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 HMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

AY03 HMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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