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AY17 URS

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,597 mi
Last recorded128,597 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 128,597 miles

Both rear lamp lenses badly damaged - suggest replace

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SUGGEST REPLACE - 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear lower position lamps not working

Nearside rear lower reflector damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SUGGEST REPLACE - 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear leaf spring guide brackets loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,195 miles

Nearside and offside rear lamp lenses damaged

Nearside and offside rear lower side lights not working

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Offside washer pipe damaged

Rear leaf spring guide brackets loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,227 miles

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2023 95,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,751 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 77,751 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,708 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 41,048 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 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 URS 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 AY17 URS, 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 URS registered?

AY17 URS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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