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53 FGH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 93,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,506 miles

battery light flashes on and off

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2023 92,506 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

battery light flashes on and off

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,004 miles

battery light flashes on/off intermittantly

h/lamp lenses clouded

n/s of windscreen scratched

reverse lights inop

slight wear/corrosion on f+r brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

battery light flashes on/off intermittantly

h/lamp lenses clouded

n/s of windscreen scratched

reverse lights inop

slight wear/corrosion on f+r brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

electro/hydro hand brake fitted not as standerd

n/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked

o/s

Fail 12 Mar 2015 81,045 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

electo/hydro hand brake fitted

n/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,871 miles

Elecro/hydro handbrake fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,393 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,393 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,183 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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53 FGH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 FGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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53 FGH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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