2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · SW52 CTU
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 142,284 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW52 CTU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2022
- 142,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (80 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW52 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SW52 CTU) between January 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (80 issues), Suspension (50 issues), Lighting (48 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 156 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SW52 CTU Mileage History
- 09/01/2007169,366 mi
- 10/01/2007169,376 mi+10 mi
- 08/01/2008188,787 mi+19,411 mi
- 03/06/200885,143 mi-103,644 mi
- 05/07/200885,211 mi+68 mi
- 01/07/200995,004 mi+9,793 mi
- 19/07/2010104,520 mi+9,516 mi
- 21/07/2010104,536 mi+16 mi
- 28/07/2011109,754 mi+5,218 mi
- 01/08/2011109,754 mi
- 22/08/2012111,839 mi+2,085 mi
- 11/09/2013112,022 mi+183 mi
- 11/09/2013112,022 mi
- 13/09/2014114,623 mi+2,601 mi
- 19/09/2014114,623 mi
- 22/09/2015115,989 mi+1,366 mi
- 23/09/2015115,989 mi
- 12/09/2016118,451 mi+2,462 mi
- 13/09/2016118,451 mi
- 11/09/2017120,184 mi+1,733 mi
- 13/09/2017120,184 mi
- 08/09/2018124,622 mi+4,438 mi
- 25/09/2019128,899 mi+4,277 mi
- 25/09/2019128,899 mi
- 10/10/2020132,952 mi+4,053 mi
- 13/10/2020132,952 mi
- 09/10/2021139,142 mi+6,190 mi
- 15/10/2021139,156 mi+14 mi
- 07/11/2022142,284 mi+3,128 mi
Average of roughly -1,711 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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