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BF03 SMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,834 mi
Last recorded231,834 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 231,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

offside inner sill bad corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2023 231,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside inner sill bad corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 231,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 231,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 224,780 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 221,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 221,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 213,331 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 213,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 204,612 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion o/s and n/s sill panels

Pass 28 Feb 2017 196,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 188,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 188,222 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 183,044 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 183,044 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 179,524 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 179,523 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 166,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 166,273 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 149,011 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 129,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,136 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 78,325 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,325 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,897 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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BF03 SMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF03 SMV, 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 BF03 SMV registered?

BF03 SMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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