2003 Mercedes Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · RY53 UVP
2003 Mercedes Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 186,417 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2151cc
RY53 UVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 186,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RY53 UVP Mileage History
- 03/05/2023176,777 mi
- 15/05/2024182,331 mi+5,554 mi
- 07/05/2025185,045 mi+2,714 mi
- 16/05/2025185,050 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/2026186,417 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 3,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 UVP 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 Sprinter (RY53 UVP) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”; “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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