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AG53 KLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

268,376 mi
Last recorded268,376 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 268,376 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2024 265,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 262,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 253,857 miles

Nearside outer sills corroded

Rear Inner brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 251,520 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 30 Jan 2020 251,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 7 Nov 2018 248,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

reserve hand brake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2018 248,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

reserve hand brake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2017 242,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 27 Apr 2016 234,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 234,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 223,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 214,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 202,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 194,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2010 186,535 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 186,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 180,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 158,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 157,925 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 123,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,783 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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AG53 KLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG53 KLC, 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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AG53 KLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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