2003 Mercedes Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DE53 AOD
2003 Mercedes Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 197,877 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DE53 AOD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2011
- 197,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE53 AOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sprinter (DE53 AOD) between June 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)”.
DE53 AOD Mileage History
- 29/06/2006136,662 mi
- 30/05/2007178,251 mi+41,589 mi
- 03/06/2008197,035 mi+18,784 mi
- 04/06/2008197,046 mi+11 mi
- 05/10/2009213,623 mi+16,577 mi
- 05/10/2009213,623 mi
- 22/04/2010164,328 mi-49,295 mi
- 18/10/2010235,573 mi+71,245 mi
- 20/10/2010235,646 mi+73 mi
- 12/08/2011197,877 mi-37,769 mi
Average of roughly 11,956 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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