MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER BW53KUV has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know BW53KUV may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for BW53KUV in seconds…
The MOT for this MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER expires in 2 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,812 miles 10 months ago on Monday 8th December 2025 at 14:07.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

BW53KUV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 2026136,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202416TH DECEMBER 2025136,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2024136,566 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 20238TH DECEMBER 2024136,158 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20228TH DECEMBER 2023135,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To The Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear To The Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 20218TH DECEMBER 2022134,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Tread Below Requirments
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 2021134,743 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021133,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20198TH DECEMBER 2020132,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 20188TH DECEMBER 2019131,529 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20178TH DECEMBER 2018130,724 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 20168TH DECEMBER 2017129,643 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20158TH DECEMBER 2016129,004 MI
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 2015129,004 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20148TH DECEMBER 2015128,267 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 20138TH DECEMBER 2014126,943 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 20128TH DECEMBER 2013125,664 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2012125,637 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 20118TH DECEMBER 2012124,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20108TH DECEMBER 2011122,578 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Lower Ball Joints Worn On Maximum Amount Of Free Play
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2010122,570 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (3.1.3c)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Front Lower Ball Joints Worn On Maximum Amount Of Free Play
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201014TH JANUARY 2011111,076 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2010111,076 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 200916TH FEBRUARY 201085,993 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 200814TH FEBRUARY 200971,065 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200711TH FEBRUARY 200846,292 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BW53KUV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

BW53KUV MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

BW53KUV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,812 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,515 miles

BW53KUV FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with registration BW53KUV was manufactured on Wednesday 11th February 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 136,812 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 6,515 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BW53KUV has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has had 27 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does BW53KUV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 BW53KUV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BW53KUV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 BW53KUV does have Tax. Read more

When does BW53KUV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BW53KUV will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BW53KUV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BW53KUV will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026. Read more

When did BW53KUV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BW53KUV was on Monday 8th December 2025 at 14:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BW53KUV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BW53KUV we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BW53KUV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BW53KUV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has BW53KUV done?

The odometer reading for BW53KUV at the last MOT in December 2025 was 136,812 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,515 miles per year. Read more

How old is BW53KUV?

The vehicle BW53KUV was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 11th February 2004. Read more

What colour is BW53KUV?

The official colour of BW53KUV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BW53KUV have?

BW53KUV has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

BW53KUV MOT Check