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AE03 UTO

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

264,558 mi
Last recorded264,558 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 264,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 251,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 219,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 184,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 184,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 163,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 163,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 127,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 127,353 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 93,977 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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AE03 UTO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE03 UTO, 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 AE03 UTO registered?

AE03 UTO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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The MOT history for AE03 UTO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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