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A1 EGG

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 106,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,741 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 95,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Hose rubbing against leaf spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,696 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,746 miles

offside body damage

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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A1 EGG 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 A1 EGG, 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 A1 EGG registered?

A1 EGG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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