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AM53 JOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2135cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

406,948 mi
Last recorded406,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,135cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 406,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 401,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 397,632 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 394,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 390,655 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 390,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 386,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 383,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 381,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 377,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 377,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AM53 JOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,135cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 JOV registered?

AM53 JOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM53 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 JOV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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