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146 VRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,958 mi
Last recorded23,958 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 VRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 23,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,909 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 22,773 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 16,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 9,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 8,351 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,055 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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146 VRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 146 VRT, 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 146 VRT registered?

146 VRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is 146 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 146 VRT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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