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AY03 LHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,089 mi
Last recorded163,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 163,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 155,985 miles

bonnet pull deteriating

brake pipes corroding

park brake has little reserve travel

play both bottom balljoints

play n/s/f trackrod

Pass 6 Feb 2013 148,602 miles

brake pedal half way down

brake pipes corroding /ferrules.

n/s/f trackrod end has play

slight play both bottom balljoints

Pass 2 Feb 2012 142,738 miles

both sides front bottom bjs have slight play

n/s/f trackrod end has play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 133,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres getting close to limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play rack

Pass 22 May 2008 106,568 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 18 May 2007 87,751 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 69,935 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken.

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

offside front door catch poor.

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 LHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

AY03 LHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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