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AF03 PUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,348 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 136,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,288 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 124,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,170 miles

engine auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 110,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,972 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front suspension arms ball joints

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front suspension arms ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,735 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 PUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

AF03 PUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AF03 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 PUU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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