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AY17 ULZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 ULZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 140,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 137,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 130,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,019 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,058 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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 ULZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

AY17 ULZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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The MOT history for AY17 ULZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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