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AB03 PLB

2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,384 mi
Last recorded249,384 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter128,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 PLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 249,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 237,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2024 226,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 226,826 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 214,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 204,247 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 204,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 194,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 194,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 183,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 183,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,668 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 172,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 163,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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AB03 PLB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 128,763 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 AB03 PLB, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB03 PLB registered?

AB03 PLB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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