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A17 OLW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,981 mi
Last recorded173,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 173,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 172,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,228 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,228 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 168,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 167,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 167,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting points & inner / outer wings , on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front & rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills excessive corrosion. (not within 30cm) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 166,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 165,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 164,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 159,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 153,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 149,097 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 149,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 144,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 136,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 129,645 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 123,223 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 116,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 107,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 98,865 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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A17 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A17 OLW, 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 A17 OLW registered?

A17 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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