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452 UXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration452 UXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,127 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sidemarker

Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,415 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 107,415 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight blow exhaust

slight play front hubs/suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,251 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded and pitted

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,966 miles

slight play front hubs

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,966 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play front hubs

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 100,469 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,257 miles

slight play rear antirollbar bushes, slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,697 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,929 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,539 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,773 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,897 miles

slight play bottom ball joints, antirollbar bushes, o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,862 miles

stone chip in screen,

Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,862 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

stone chip in screen,

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,843 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,681 miles

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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452 UXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 452 UXM, 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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What year was 452 UXM registered?

452 UXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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