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A717 NEL

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,777 mi
Last recorded58,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,777 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 58,777 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,322 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,753 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 47,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,675 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar D-bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,193 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,575 miles

nearside hand brake effort low

offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 7 Jun 2016 33,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside hand brake effort low

offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,183 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,596 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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A717 NEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 A717 NEL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A717 NEL registered?

A717 NEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is A717 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A717 NEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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