2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · SM52 XYD
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 261,603 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SM52 XYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 261,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 XYD 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 (SM52 XYD) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 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 (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases By flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SM52 XYD Mileage History
- 14/02/2022259,965 mi
- 02/03/2023260,521 mi+556 mi
- 18/04/2023260,547 mi+26 mi
- 25/03/2024261,568 mi+1,021 mi
- 08/07/2024261,603 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 684 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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