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AD53 EHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sill's are corroded

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2026 156,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sill's are corroded

corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2025 154,955 miles

Light corrosion to both sils

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 154,955 miles

Light corrosion to both sils

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,925 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

areas of general corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,625 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 143,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 139,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 139,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 133,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 127,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 94,530 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,246 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,235 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake slight travel

off side front tyre inside edge slightly feathered

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,544 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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AD53 EHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD53 EHJ, 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 AD53 EHJ registered?

AD53 EHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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