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30 TAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,971 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,017 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,053 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 13,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 3,326 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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30 TAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 30 TAU, 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 30 TAU registered?

30 TAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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