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1 GNL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,730 mi
Last recorded219,730 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 219,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 218,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 197,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 197,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,925 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 160,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 124,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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1 GNL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 1 GNL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 GNL registered?

1 GNL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is 1 GNL safe to buy?

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