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106,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody suspension components corroded
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS inner sill holed (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested both sides, lenses defective (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized, valve possibly seized also (1.1.17 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty switch does not stay down on own (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly deteriorated and several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
o/s/r n/s/r tyres outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
o/s/r n/s/r tyres outer edge worn
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres slighty perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front tyre worn on outer edge rear exhaust tail pipe corroded
NSF Wiper Slightly Split But Cleans Screen
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AC03 HFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AC03 HFL, 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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AC03 HFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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