2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · VA53 HBF
2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 266,843 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VA53 HBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2024
- 266,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA53 HBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VA53 HBF) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
VA53 HBF Mileage History
- 09/03/2022251,635 mi
- 30/03/2023260,842 mi+9,207 mi
- 09/04/2024266,826 mi+5,984 mi
- 20/04/2024266,843 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,189 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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