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4046 VR

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4046 VR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Feed pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight wear in damper gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 82,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight wear in damper gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in gland (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,284 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 73,881 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement at gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 68,084 miles

Offside Front brake wear sensor trapped in calliper and illuminating brake wear indicator

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose from PAS pump to PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,772 miles

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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4046 VR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4046 VR, 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 4046 VR registered?

4046 VR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is 4046 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4046 VR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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