MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
stop lamp switch very sensitive
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
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
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
both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated close to limit
brake pedal rubber deteriorated close to limit
rear indicator bulbs faded
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
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
Front bumper insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front registration plate damaged
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AK53 OGL registered?
AK53 OGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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