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BD53 WFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,409 mi
Last recorded191,409 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 191,409 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 191,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 183,647 miles

parking brake just in side limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 175,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 166,533 miles

both front tyres & n/s/r worn on inner edges

some damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 15 Jan 2008 155,538 miles

footbrake sinkes alittle when pressure held on

Pass 30 Jan 2007 146,926 miles

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

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 WFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

BD53 WFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BD53 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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