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AY17 UOL

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,084 mi
Last recorded213,084 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 213,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s o\s rear (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2026 212,964 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n\s o\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s o\s rear (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2025 198,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 187,406 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Pass 18 Feb 2023 177,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 168,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 168,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,644 miles

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

the windscreen has a stone chip in the zone a

Fail 22 Feb 2021 151,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision edge slightly torn.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

the windscreen has a stone chip in the zone a

Pass 14 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 UOL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

AY17 UOL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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