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AY53 BJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

420,669 mi
Last recorded420,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 420,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 420,669 miles

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 390,472 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 360,297 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2011 345,981 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2010 324,440 miles

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

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 295,620 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 261,257 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 215,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 172,997 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 BJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,689cc 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 AY53 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

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

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