2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.7L Diesel · FJ53 EEW
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 86,900 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FJ53 EEW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 86,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FJ53 EEW Mileage History
- 23/09/20064,645 mi
- 15/09/20074,685 mi+40 mi
- 09/09/20084,709 mi+24 mi
- 24/08/200912,820 mi+8,111 mi
- 28/07/201022,832 mi+10,012 mi
- 27/07/201131,732 mi+8,900 mi
- 27/07/201131,732 mi
- 24/07/201239,434 mi+7,702 mi
- 24/07/201344,170 mi+4,736 mi
- 28/07/201452,273 mi+8,103 mi
- 27/07/201559,975 mi+7,702 mi
- 04/07/201663,732 mi+3,757 mi
- 13/07/201769,043 mi+5,311 mi
- 09/07/201872,123 mi+3,080 mi
- 13/01/202072,769 mi+646 mi
- 14/08/202074,538 mi+1,769 mi
- 26/07/202178,002 mi+3,464 mi
- 18/10/202178,300 mi+298 mi
- 01/02/202478,311 mi+11 mi
- 01/02/202478,311 mi
- 28/01/202583,788 mi+5,477 mi
- 16/01/202686,900 mi+3,112 mi
Average of roughly 4,258 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
FJ53 EEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (FJ53 EEW) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 (3.7.B.7)”.
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