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AY03 HXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,330 mi
Last recorded207,330 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 207,330 miles

Nearside sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded & holed

Fail 20 Aug 2025 207,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded & holed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 204,371 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 204,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side sills holed and corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 201,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 201,566 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 198,157 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 194,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has various patches of corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2021 194,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has various patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 191,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 186,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 180,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,648 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 174,207 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 161,795 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 1 May 2014 154,690 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 2 May 2013 146,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 140,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 133,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 119,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 73,188 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,188 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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