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BF03 WPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,698 mi
Last recorded202,698 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 202,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 199,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 196,807 miles

front offside lower ball joint approaching limit for lift/wear

rear nearside tyre on limit for wear ( inner shoulder )

Fail 9 Mar 2024 196,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front offside lower ball joint approaching limit for lift/wear

rear nearside tyre on limit for wear ( inner shoulder )

Pass 8 Mar 2023 193,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 193,569 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

body work showing signs of deterioration..

Pass 25 Feb 2022 190,424 miles

front offside outer sill deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 187,477 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 187,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning semi siezed (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 184,496 miles

BODYWORK SHOWING SIGNS OF DETETRIRATION, RED SURACE RUST ATTACKING UNDERIDE GENERALLY

Fail 9 Mar 2020 184,496 miles

BODYWORK SHOWING SIGNS OF DETETRIRATION, RED SURACE RUST ATTACKING UNDERIDE GENERALLY

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 182,117 miles

front ball joints have slight wear

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

o/s headlamp patter starting to degrade

rear brake pads approaching limit for wear

Fail 19 Feb 2019 182,117 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working o/s + n/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

front ball joints have slight wear

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

o/s headlamp patter starting to degrade

rear brake pads approaching limit for wear

Pass 23 Feb 2018 179,720 miles

1, o/s front tyre app limt . 2, rear axle tread getting low. 3, front num plate deteriating

Fail 23 Feb 2018 179,720 miles

1, o/s front tyre app limt . 2, rear axle tread getting low. 3, front num plate deteriating

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 177,547 miles

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2017 177,547 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2016 175,390 miles

front num plate deteriateing

upper marker light inop

Fail 1 Mar 2016 175,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

front num plate deteriateing

upper marker light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2015 173,119 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 173,118 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 172,757 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 172,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 170,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 164,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 159,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 153,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 146,176 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 146,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,050 miles

Oil leak

Please note plastic coating coming off on handbrake cable

Fail 2 Apr 2007 101,796 miles

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

Please note plastic coating coming off but no danage showing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 101,796 miles

Please note plastic coating coming off but no danage showing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,143 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 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WPL, 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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BF03 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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