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AF53 UNN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

204,695 mi
Last recorded204,695 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 204,695 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake faults (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 203,676 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower windscreen panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing accident damage

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 203,676 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower windscreen panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing accident damage

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 202,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake poipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 200,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge 225/70 R15c (5.2.3 (e))

Rust spots all over body and under windscreen, still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few small chips in windscreen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 196,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 196,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 192,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 192,236 miles

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,279 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 185,148 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 175,873 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 175,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 171,455 miles

slight free play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 10 Feb 2015 171,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight free play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 28 Jan 2014 160,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear brake check

advise slight oil leak from n/s/r hub unit/seal

Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 147,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,348 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 138,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 125,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,854 miles

engine and gearbox undertray fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and getting close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,794 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 96,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 63,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,127 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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AF53 UNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 UNN, 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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AF53 UNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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