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AK53 OGL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,045 mi
Last recorded250,045 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 250,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 250,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear marker light not working

offside front marker light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 242,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

stop lamp switch very sensitive

Fail 6 Sep 2013 242,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

stop lamp switch very sensitive

Pass 1 Nov 2011 233,585 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 233,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 207,439 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 206,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

all marker lamps out on off side

Pass 10 Oct 2009 182,775 miles

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated close to limit

brake pedal rubber deteriorated close to limit

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 10 Oct 2009 182,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated close to limit

brake pedal rubber deteriorated close to limit

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 147,898 miles

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

Oil leak

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

near side marker lamp damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2007 125,497 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2007 124,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

near side marker lamp lense damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2006 87,951 miles

Oil leak

offside front lower ball joint has wear on limit

park brake travel close to max.

rear step damaged

windscreen damaged lower edge

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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AK53 OGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK53 OGL, 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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AK53 OGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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