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AY17 ULA

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,777 mi
Last recorded208,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 208,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 192,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 174,215 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 167,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen none larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,054 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AY17 ULA is a 2017 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 85.7%.

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 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 AY17 ULA, 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 AY17 ULA registered?

AY17 ULA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is AY17 ULA safe to buy?

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