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AC19 ARK

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter88,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC19 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,915 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 148,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear ABS wiring lose

Pass 14 May 2025 127,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 104,244 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 103,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,328 miles

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

Nearside reverse light inop

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 80,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light inop

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside

Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake compensator sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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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AC19 ARK is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 88,066 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 AC19 ARK, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC19 ARK?

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What year was AC19 ARK registered?

AC19 ARK is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2020.

Is AC19 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC19 ARK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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