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BG21 UNU

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

338,173 mi
Last recorded338,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter52,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG21 UNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2021
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 338,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened

Fail 12 Jun 2026 338,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both NSR and OSR. OSR for legalities (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction pad material left - metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened

Pass 19 May 2025 305,682 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 305,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 263,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 263,616 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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BG21 UNU is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 52,390 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 BG21 UNU, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG21 UNU registered?

BG21 UNU is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2021.

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