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W226 UMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,210 mi
Last recorded171,210 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 UMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 171,210 miles

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion on body work no sharp edges

Pass 21 Aug 2024 166,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 159,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pad wear lamp on

Fail 16 Aug 2023 159,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear corner marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 152,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 151,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 148,013 miles

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

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

Rear nearside rear lower Sill corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2021 148,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front lights work when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear nearside rear lower Sill corroding

Pass 1 May 2019 146,973 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lower Sill corroding

Pass 1 May 2018 145,240 miles

Exhaust rear Pipe deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged underside (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 142,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 142,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

injector leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,043 miles

engine noise - poss exhaust manifold leaking? - reqs investigation

front brake discs in very poor condition

lift in both bottom ball joints but within tolerance

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2016 141,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine noise - poss exhaust manifold leaking? - reqs investigation

front brake discs in very poor condition

lift in both bottom ball joints but within tolerance

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 139,471 miles

front brake discs lipped and scored

rear brake discs lipped and scored

various areas of corrosion but not in perscribed areas

Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,607 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 13 May 2013 119,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,264 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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W226 UMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 W226 UMJ, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W226 UMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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