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AK52 YWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,866 mi
Last recorded179,866 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2013 179,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 172,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 158,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 149,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 127,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 108,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 98,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,041 miles

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

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

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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AK52 YWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK52 YWX, 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 AK52 YWX registered?

AK52 YWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AK52 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YWX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK52 YWX have outstanding finance?

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