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AO03 OPK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,225 mi
Last recorded162,225 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,225 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 162,179 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,153 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 157,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 148,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 148,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing plus arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition scratched in drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,544 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

edc light on

play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.6 - limit is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

edc light on

play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,213 miles

chip in windscreen ( zone b )

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 2 May 2013 90,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,857 miles

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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AO03 OPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO03 OPK, 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 AO03 OPK registered?

AO03 OPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is AO03 OPK safe to buy?

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