MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
516,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes corroding
lift in both front bottom ball joints
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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)
1x airbag flat on limit valve
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
play in steering rack
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
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AY53 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is AY53 BKD safe to buy?
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