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AY53 BJU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

428,799 mi
Last recorded428,799 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 428,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 464,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 424,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch slave cylender pipe leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 415,613 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 415,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 410,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 378,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 352,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 290,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 228,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 180,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AY53 BJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 BJU, 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 AY53 BJU registered?

AY53 BJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 BJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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