UKHX54 BPK

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (2004)

Diesel • White • 83,734 miles

CarHunch Score 75

About average for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in our database.

A score of 75 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 75% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.

The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).

Based on 17,132 similar vehicles.

Complete MOT History

Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history

MOT History for HX54BPK

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (2004) - 2,148cc Diesel

Found 26 MOT records for HX54BPK

Test History

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Safety-Critical Failures in History

Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.

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📊 Pattern Summary

Key patterns identified across 26 MOT tests:

Recurring Issues:

Brake issues appeared in 16 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Suspension issues appeared in 20 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Lighting issues appeared in 25 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Emission issues appeared in 5 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Tire issues appeared in 3 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system

Safety Concerns: 5 dangerous defects recorded in MOT history

📋 Recent MOTs

Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):

01 Apr 2025 PASSED

Mileage: 83,734 MI

MOT valid until: 31 Mar 2026

03 Dec 2024 FAILED

Mileage: 83,682 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf spring mount ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf spring mount ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired and outer sill ( (d) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring mount ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring mount ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Emissions unable to be completed (.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner step ( (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulk head ( (c))

01 Dec 2023 PASSED

Mileage: 80,389 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))

MOT valid until: 10 Dec 2024

📜 Full MOT History

Complete historical record (23 additional tests):

15 Nov 2022 PASSED

Mileage: 76,226 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

02 Dec 2021 PASSED

Mileage: 72,578 MI

🟠 Major Defects:

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken ( (b) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger ( (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded ( (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger ( (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mounting point welded ( (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axel welded ( (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play possibly req tightened ( (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axel welded ( (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded ( (d) (i))

22 Nov 2021 FAILED

Mileage: 72,562 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch aera ( (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring hanger holed ( (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ( (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure backbox ( (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger area ( (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis above axle ( (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working ( (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting point holed ( (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area ( (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ( (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box ( (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis above axle ( (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ( (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))

🟠 Major Defects:

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken ( (b) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play possibly req tightened ( (a) (i))

11 Dec 2020 PASSED

Mileage: 69,373 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

10 Dec 2020 FAILED

Mileage: 69,373 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ( (a))
Emissions not tested (.2 (e))

🟡 Advisories:

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

15 May 2019 PASSED

Mileage: 63,699 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

22 May 2018 PASSED

Mileage: 61,028 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( (a) (i))

21 May 2018 FAILED

Mileage: 61,021 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Seat belt missing ( (a))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ( (a))

🟠 Major Defects:

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ( (f))

🟡 Advisories:

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

19 May 2017 PASSED

Mileage: 57,634 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

18 May 2016 PASSED

Mileage: 54,178 MI

07 May 2015 PASSED

Mileage: 50,474 MI

07 May 2015 FAILED

Mileage: 50,474 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()

21 May 2014 PASSED

Mileage: 46,619 MI

21 May 2013 PASSED

Mileage: 43,321 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

18 May 2012 PASSED

Mileage: 39,034 MI

11 May 2012 FAILED

Mileage: 38,930 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

06 May 2011 PASSED

Mileage: 33,814 MI

06 May 2011 FAILED

Mileage: 33,814 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()

18 May 2010 PASSED

Mileage: 29,746 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

10 May 2010 FAILED

Mileage: 29,640 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

🟡 Advisories:

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

20 May 2009 PASSED

Mileage: 25,207 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

13 May 2008 FAILED

Mileage: 20,502 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel ()
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

13 May 2008 PASSED

Mileage: 20,502 MI

📊 MOT History Performance

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