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AJ03 LXL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,848 mi
Last recorded102,848 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,848 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front doors corroded at bottom

both front outer sills corroded

both front outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,608 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,669 miles

doors and sills heavily corroded

stamped vin is only just legible

Fail 19 Nov 2020 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

doors and sills heavily corroded

stamped vin is only just legible

Pass 29 May 2019 89,079 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Bearing mount worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated and faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 87,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated and faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,307 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,621 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses are starting to crack.(Advise early replacement.)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,269 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,571 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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AJ03 LXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ03 LXL, 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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AJ03 LXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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