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2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
485,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis getting weak at rear spring front mounting area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis getting weak at rear spring front mounting area
all brake pipes starting to corrode
lift in both front bottom ball joints
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AY53 BJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BJV, 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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AY53 BJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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