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17 PM

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,664 mi
Last recorded144,664 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter88,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 PM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,664 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 144,213 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 136,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 112,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,464 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,419 miles

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

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

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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17 PM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 88,066 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 17 PM, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 17 PM registered?

17 PM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2020.

Is 17 PM safe to buy?

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