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A17 VTL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,304 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 96,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of small cuts and x2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of small cuts and 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,546 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 48,546 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))

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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A17 VTL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A17 VTL, 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 A17 VTL registered?

A17 VTL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is A17 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VTL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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