2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DC03 DMF
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 190,584 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 DMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 190,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 DMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DC03 DMF) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Body panel insecure sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake linkage has restricted free movement at parking brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))”.
DC03 DMF Mileage History
- 29/07/2022176,443 mi
- 31/07/2023182,215 mi+5,772 mi
- 31/07/2023182,215 mi
- 23/07/2024190,582 mi+8,367 mi
- 29/07/2024190,584 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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