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397 NHT

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,784 mi
Last recorded218,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 NHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 218,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 207,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 186,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 186,205 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

AdBlue warning message on dash.

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

Pass 2 May 2023 154,395 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 154,395 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible snapped in half and pealing off (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,147 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 13,147 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 103,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 68,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (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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397 NHT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 397 NHT, 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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What year was 397 NHT registered?

397 NHT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is 397 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 NHT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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