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AY03 OEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,685 mi
Last recorded60,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,680cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 60,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,394 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,922 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber bobbin broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,791 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 18 May 2012 39,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,671 miles

o/s/r inner seat belt cut

unsure if roughness in the n/s/f wheel bearing or a brake pad scuffing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,311 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 OEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,680cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

AY03 OEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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