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B7 UKO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,358 mi
Last recorded254,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 254,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 248,571 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 248,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 238,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 228,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 220,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 209,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 203,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 196,426 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 190,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 184,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 176,161 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 168,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 168,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 163,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Oct 2013 163,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 160,192 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 160,192 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 155,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 155,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 148,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 143,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 136,566 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 136,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 130,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 129,648 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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B7 UKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 175,587 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 B7 UKO, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 UKO registered?

B7 UKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is B7 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 UKO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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