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2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 MOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 49,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 127,810 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 121,616 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 48,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 121,612 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,755 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 108,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 48,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,612 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,761 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,172 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers smear, advise

offside front tyre sidewall perished, advise

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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252 MOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 252 MOT, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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252 MOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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