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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,151 cc

53 FGHMOT history

53 FGH is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

53 FGH grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
95,843 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 FGH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 FGH was last recorded at 95,843 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,163 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,680 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,843 miles
  • 2025 – 93,163 miles
  • 2024 – 93,002 miles
  • 2023 – 92,506 miles
  • 2022 – 91,004 miles
  • 2021 – 85,943 miles
  • 2019 – 85,727 miles
  • 2017 – 85,190 miles
  • 2016 – 84,663 miles
  • 2015 – 81,048 miles
  • 2014 – 79,871 miles
  • 2012 – 79,393 miles
  • 2011 – 75,493 miles
  • 2010 – 68,010 miles
  • 2009 – 56,730 miles
  • 2008 – 43,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,843 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Reverse lights inop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Battery light flashes on and off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,843 miles (+2,680)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    629203410216
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,163 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    957438931735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,002 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    915763741832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    708946884462
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashes on and off
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

  5. Fail92,506 miles (+1,502)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    485983151952
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashes on and off
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

  6. Pass91,004 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    823875400229
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashes on/off intermittantly
    • AdvisoryH/lamp lenses clouded
    • AdvisoryN/s of windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight wear/corrosion on f+r brake discs

  7. Fail91,004 miles (+5,061)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    729400103909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashes on/off intermittantly
    • AdvisoryH/lamp lenses clouded
    • AdvisoryN/s of windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight wear/corrosion on f+r brake discs

  8. Pass85,943 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,943 miles
    Test number
    171532295982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    415244016054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,727 miles (+537)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    827300534316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,190 miles (+527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,190 miles
    Test number
    978807773714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass84,663 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    860532081106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,048 miles (+3)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    875509685023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteElectro/hydro hand brake fitted not as standerd
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked
    • NoteO/s

  14. Fail81,045 miles (+1,174)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    335011175057
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteElecto/hydro hand brake fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked

  15. Pass79,871 miles (+478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    525943614090
    • NoteElecro/hydro handbrake fitted.

  16. Pass79,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    846305522304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,393 miles (+3,900)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    695114422321
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,493 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    815706631302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,010 miles (+11,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    550169840248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass56,730 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    313314349476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    891698508253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 53 FGH

What vehicle is registration 53 FGH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 FGH on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 FGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 FGH is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 FGH?
The MOT on 53 FGH is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 FGH done?
53 FGH was recorded at 95,843 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has 53 FGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 FGH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 53 FGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 53 FGH find?
53 FGH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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