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DS53 TBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 113,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,314 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 108,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 103,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 103,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,215 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear inner tyre flat

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,317 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear inner tyre flat

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,138 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 88,138 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,200 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,162 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside wiper split but still able to clear windscreen

parking brake performance requires adjusting soon ( 16% )

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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DS53 TBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS53 TBU, 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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What year was DS53 TBU registered?

DS53 TBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DS53 TBU safe to buy?

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