2003 Mercedes Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · OU53 AYZ
2003 Mercedes Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 319,174 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 319,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 AYZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2024
- 319,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 AYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sprinter (OU53 AYZ) between January 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OU53 AYZ Mileage History
- 27/01/2023315,711 mi
- 01/02/2023315,712 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/2024319,174 mi+3,462 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 3 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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