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A53 ANS

2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,017 mi
Last recorded105,017 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter128,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 ANS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 102,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,529 miles

Emissions undetected.

Fail 19 Sep 2023 98,518 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions undetected.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,609 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 93,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 88,298 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,557 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large piece missing from centre of tread & tread starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 62,858 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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A53 ANS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 128,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A53 ANS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A53 ANS registered?

A53 ANS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2014.

Is A53 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A53 ANS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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