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8379 MK

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,747 mi
Last recorded175,747 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8379 MK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 175,747 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill/ panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 171,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 171,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,142 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 157,129 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 144,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 144,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,299 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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8379 MK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 8379 MK, 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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8379 MK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2017.

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