2003 Mercedes Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DE53 KCX

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. The test conducted on March 3, 2026, at 311,543 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the clean result seen in April 2025. This indicates that the primary mechanical and safety systems inspected by the tester are maintained to a passing standard within the last twelve months, despite the high mileage of the van. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns over the last twelve years. Between December 2014 and May 2020, the vehicle covered only 3,600 miles, suggesting a long period of inactivity or minimal use. However, the record shows 4,352 miles were covered in the subsequent six years between May 2020 and March 2026. This recent rate of approximately 725 miles per year suggests the vehicle has returned to active use but remains light-duty service, which still places considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components of a twenty-three year-old chassis. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system, given the failure on May 28, 2020, for poor parking brake efficiency. While the vehicle passed two subsequent tests, the mechanical state of the handbrake cables and shoes requires verification to ensure the adjustment has not slipped again. Given the age and mileage of this Sprinter, a thorough check of the structural integrity, specifically around the sills and wing arches, is essential as the MOT record does not detect surface corrosion until it reaches a point of structural failure.