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AO52 RYP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 86,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,031 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,457 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,398 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,189 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,184 miles

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,711 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 347,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,351 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 31,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,684 miles

First off-side rear inner seat belt - spring in red release button faulty or broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 29,684 miles

First off-side rear inner seat belt - spring in red release button faulty or broken.

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 180,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,268 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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AO52 RYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AO52 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

AO52 RYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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