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BD53 NFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,630 mi
Last recorded218,630 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 218,630 miles

Play in power steering rack.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 202,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 153,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 153,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,659 miles

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 NFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BD53 NFA, 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 BD53 NFA registered?

BD53 NFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 NFA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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