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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
General Information
- Registration MT03WLJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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- Expired 18 Mar 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 270,696 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- heavily under sealed
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material more than one (1.1.11 (c))
19 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 270,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material more than one (1.1.11 (c))
- heavily under sealed
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 269,869 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various points including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS POINTS (1.1.11 (c))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 269,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various points including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS POINTS (1.1.11 (c))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 267,646 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 265,328 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
24 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 263,137 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 263,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 258,759 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front chassis swollen and corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- general swelling and corrosion to rear chassis sections in prescribed areas
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front chassis swollen and corroded
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 258,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 256,026 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Upper steering column universal joint has slight play
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 255,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Upper steering column universal joint has slight play
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 253,206 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 253,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 246,419 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017 20 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 233,396 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 224,493 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 223,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 210,956 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 210,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 201,123 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 201,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 187,298 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 187,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 168,445 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 168,445 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 139,078 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010 20 Jun 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 115,936 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 20 Jun 202625 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 95,049 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 20 Jun 202625 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 95,049 MI
20 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,855 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2007 20 Jun 202631 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 70,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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MT03WLJ was registered on 2003-06-06
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