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AF03 PUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,288 mi
Last recorded221,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 221,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 220,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion w/arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 220,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 214,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 210,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 205,738 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 205,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 201,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 201,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 192,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 172,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 146,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 111,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,024 miles

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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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AF03 PUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 PUA, 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 AF03 PUA registered?

AF03 PUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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