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BO55 UDS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

275,424 mi
Last recorded275,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 275,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 260,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 235,543 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 211,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 181,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,258 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,856 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight pull to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight pull to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 22,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BO55 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 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 BO55 UDS, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BO55 UDS registered?

BO55 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BO55 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 UDS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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