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AJ53 DDS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,814 mi
Last recorded192,814 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 192,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexie in poor condidtion

Fail 3 Mar 2026 192,814 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexie in poor condidtion

Pass 5 Feb 2025 192,447 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 187,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 185,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 184,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 173,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 170,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 155,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 141,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 124,683 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 124,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 107,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ53 DDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 AJ53 DDS, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 DDS registered?

AJ53 DDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AJ53 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 DDS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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