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A1 GCL

2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter124,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,471 miles

Chip in the screen

First Row seats in rear - O/S seat belt slow to retract ON THE LIMIT

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,954 miles

Chip in the screen

Offside 1st row seats in rear. O/S seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Chip in the screen

Offside 1st row seats in rear. O/S seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2023 44,894 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 36,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,768 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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A1 GCL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 124,409 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 GCL, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 GCL registered?

A1 GCL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is A1 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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