2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · AY53 FPT
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 115,372 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY53 FPT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 115,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY53 FPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AY53 FPT) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight both rear 800 kgs each should be 1120 kgs each (5.2”.
AY53 FPT Mileage History
- 31/10/200668,740 mi
- 02/10/200778,120 mi+9,380 mi
- 08/10/200778,129 mi+9 mi
- 18/11/200881,742 mi+3,613 mi
- 24/11/200881,745 mi+3 mi
- 21/01/201084,054 mi+2,309 mi
- 24/08/201191,895 mi+7,841 mi
- 23/01/201394,990 mi+3,095 mi
- 30/01/201395,024 mi+34 mi
- 05/03/201497,910 mi+2,886 mi
- 19/03/201497,930 mi+20 mi
- 18/05/202098,073 mi+143 mi
- 05/05/2021101,921 mi+3,848 mi
- 12/05/2021101,937 mi+16 mi
- 09/05/2022111,099 mi+9,162 mi
- 10/05/2023114,411 mi+3,312 mi
- 01/06/2024114,715 mi+304 mi
- 05/06/2024114,748 mi+33 mi
- 26/09/2025115,249 mi+501 mi
- 22/09/2026115,338 mi+89 mi
- 29/09/2026115,372 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,342 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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