2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · FM53 AFF
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 297,818 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 297,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM53 AFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 297,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM53 AFF 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 (FM53 AFF) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides x2 (1.4.1 (a))”; “Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury around bonnet catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
FM53 AFF Mileage History
- 27/05/2023297,299 mi
- 27/05/2023297,299 mi
- 18/05/2024297,578 mi+279 mi
- 20/05/2024297,578 mi
- 19/05/2025297,818 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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