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BD53 WTO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

330,363 mi
Last recorded330,363 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 330,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 290,306 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 248,301 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 248,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 202,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 154,487 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 WTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTO, 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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How do I check the history of BD53 WTO?

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What year was BD53 WTO registered?

BD53 WTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BD53 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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