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AY03 XJF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,345 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 24years old and cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 24 years old and cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,478 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper blade defective center wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,099 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick falling apart (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,811 miles

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

wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,756 miles

Wiper blades split

Fail 31 May 2012 41,756 miles

Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,991 miles

drivers wiper blade just starting to split (still clearing screen)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wiper blade just starting to split (still clearing screen)

Pass 18 May 2010 35,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,508 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 26,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 18,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 139,559 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

AY03 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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