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BF03 WPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

315,390 mi
Last recorded315,390 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 315,390 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 315,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

non obligatory side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2009 296,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 245,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 199,463 miles

Engine oil leak O/S of engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint, below 3mm

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint, below 3mm

Fail 26 Feb 2007 199,463 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak O/S of engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 152,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 152,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S/R side marker lamp inoperative.Front number plate backing slight water ingress.O/S/R halfshaft seal leaking. Gearbox flange seal leaking.Small crack in front of silencer †

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 WPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

BF03 WPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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