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BD53 CBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,683 mi
Last recorded231,683 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 231,683 miles

Just met front brake inbalane 23%

temporary repare made to exhaust

Fail 1 Jun 2012 231,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 221,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

knock from o/s of steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2009 221,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal travel seems long

engine management light on

knock from o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 198,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 159,100 miles

some wear in both front vert. link bushes. rear exhaust box noisey.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 125,810 miles

baffles loose in exhaust. 2 .caliper removed & hose straightened brake test repeated all ok.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 125,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

baffles loose in exhaust

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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BD53 CBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD53 CBV, 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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BD53 CBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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