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1 OFT

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,538 mi
Last recorded153,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 153,538 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 153,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads and discs worn/n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2025 132,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads and discs worn/n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 OFT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 109,930 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 OFT, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1 OFT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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