
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,874 cc
V53 JMAMOT history
V53 JMA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 171,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 171,554 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 JMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 JMA was last recorded at 171,554 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 171,532 miles · 18 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 5,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 171,554 miles
- 2020 – 170,844 miles
- 2018 – 165,656 miles
- 2017 – 158,717 miles
- 2016 – 146,490 miles
- 2008 – 89,320 miles
- 2007 – 82,032 miles
- 2006 – 77,992 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
11 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,554 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 171,554 miles
- Test number
- 139450142508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,532 miles (+688)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,532 miles
- Test number
- 795252157801
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass170,844 miles (+5,188)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 170,844 miles
- Test number
- 989118011196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,656 miles (+6,939)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 165,656 miles
- Test number
- 831400198686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 158,717 miles
- Test number
- 718833044639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,717 miles (+12,227)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,717 miles
- Test number
- 298427882530
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass146,490 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 146,490 miles
- Test number
- 556163329732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail146,490 miles (+57,170)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,490 miles
- Test number
- 518877235138
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass89,320 miles (+7,288)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 89,320 miles
- Test number
- 364131748245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,032 miles (+4,040)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 142357387019
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 77,992 miles
- Test number
- 523550396011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 JMA
- Does V53 JMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 JMA expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 JMA?
- The MOT on V53 JMA expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 JMA done?
- V53 JMA was recorded at 171,554 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
- Has V53 JMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 JMA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on V53 JMA 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 V53 JMA find?
- V53 JMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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