MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER WU53ZGC has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
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This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 199,024 miles 6 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11:31.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 7th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WU53ZGC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 2026199,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20247TH NOVEMBER 2025195,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2024195,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 2024192,064 MI
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 2023188,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2022188,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill Outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Inner Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  6. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202124TH OCTOBER 2022185,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2021185,779 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 2021182,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s And N/s Inner And Outer Sills Are Starting To Deteriorating
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201930TH SEPTEMBER 2020181,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s And O/s Outer Sills Are Starting To Deteriorating
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201825TH SEPTEMBER 2019179,202 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2018179,202 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201716TH AUGUST 2018176,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
FAILED16TH AUGUST 2017176,159 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play Both Sides (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20161ST AUGUST 2017169,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both ] (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Load Valve Linkage Will Need Replacing
PASSED7TH MARCH 20156TH MARCH 2016155,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20144TH MARCH 2015144,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20132ND MARCH 2014134,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2012121,384 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Missing
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20122ND MARCH 2013121,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Missing
PASSED3RD MARCH 20112ND MARCH 2012108,921 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2011108,921 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD MARCH 20102ND MARCH 201195,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED2ND MARCH 201095,591 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED3RD MARCH 20092ND MARCH 201083,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20078TH NOVEMBER 200874,367 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20064TH SEPTEMBER 200762,807 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WU53ZGC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

WU53ZGC MOT Comments

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WU53ZGC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 199,024 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,047 miles

WU53ZGC FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with registration WU53ZGC was manufactured on Thursday 30th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 199,024 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 9,047 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WU53ZGC has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has had 47 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 3 Dangerous and 13 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WU53ZGC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WU53ZGC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WU53ZGC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WU53ZGC does have Tax. Read more

When does WU53ZGC Tax expire?

The current Tax for WU53ZGC will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 WU53ZGC MOT expire?

The current MOT for WU53ZGC will expire in 6 months on Saturday 7th November 2026. Read more

When did WU53ZGC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WU53ZGC was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WU53ZGC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WU53ZGC we can see 19 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 WU53ZGC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WU53ZGC we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has WU53ZGC done?

The odometer reading for WU53ZGC at the last MOT in November 2025 was 199,024 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 9,047 miles per year. Read more

How old is WU53ZGC?

The vehicle WU53ZGC was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th October 2003. Read more

What colour is WU53ZGC?

The official colour of WU53ZGC is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does WU53ZGC have?

WU53ZGC has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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