MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre close to limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AY53 DWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DWE, 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 DWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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