2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · RY03 DWD
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 186,291 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY03 DWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 186,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY03 DWD 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 (RY03 DWD) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no image (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RY03 DWD Mileage History
- 07/08/2023177,816 mi
- 25/09/2023177,911 mi+95 mi
- 03/09/2024183,479 mi+5,568 mi
- 26/08/2025186,262 mi+2,783 mi
- 05/09/2025186,291 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 4,073 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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