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AF03 PUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,954 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,926 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,703 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,712 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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AF03 PUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

AF03 PUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is AF03 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 PUK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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