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AO52 RYD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,218 mi
Last recorded239,218 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 239,218 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 217,916 miles

PARK CABLE CORRODED. FRONT SPRING CORRODED.O/S REAR TYRE INNER TREAD 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 194,466 miles

REAR UPPER MARKER LENSES MISSING. REAR NoPLATE DAMAGED.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 176,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EXHAUST CORRODED. N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN. REAR NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 4 Mar 2008 176,905 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN. REAR NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 23 Feb 2007 149,564 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 149,563 miles

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

Near/side mirror lens damaged- not affecting rear veiw

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 118,113 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 118,113 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AO52 RYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 RYD, 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 AO52 RYD registered?

AO52 RYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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