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AY17 USE

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,020 mi
Last recorded137,020 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 137,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 137,003 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 114,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,534 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 97,534 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,638 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wear inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 USE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

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

Is AY17 USE safe to buy?

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