2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · YJ53 CEB
2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 198,719 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ53 CEB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 198,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ53 CEB 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 (YJ53 CEB) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YJ53 CEB Mileage History
- 29/03/2022188,713 mi
- 07/04/2022188,723 mi+10 mi
- 25/04/2023194,170 mi+5,447 mi
- 23/04/2024198,719 mi+4,549 mi
Average of roughly 4,834 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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