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392 MBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,157 mi
Last recorded26,157 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration392 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 25,662 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 25,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,659 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,098 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,824 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 17,824 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 14,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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392 MBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 392 MBJ, 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 392 MBJ registered?

392 MBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is 392 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 392 MBJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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