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145,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not attached bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
n/s rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear tyre , sidewall perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 1.5mm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Perished
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM53 DWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 AM53 DWD, 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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AM53 DWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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