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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
General Information
- Registration SC53DCX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,043 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,043 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,425 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Centre Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,866 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 146,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 144,798 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
12 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 144,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 141,539 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 141,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 141,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 129,506 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 129,506 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,908 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202631 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,345 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
23 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,421 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SC53DCX was registered on 2003-12-23
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