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AY17 ULM

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

232,374 mi
Last recorded232,374 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 232,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 216,636 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 216,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 213,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 191,642 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 191,641 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 169,128 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 169,126 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,360 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 10 Dec 2021 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 15 Dec 2020 120,983 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from water pump poss (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front light lens damage

Fail 15 Dec 2020 120,983 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from water pump poss (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front light lens damage

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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 ULM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY17 ULM, 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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AY17 ULM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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