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AY17 USL

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,756 mi
Last recorded176,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 176,756 miles

Front FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING READY FOR CHANGING SOON.

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS,NOT EXCESSIVE.

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR PARKING BRAKE DOWN ON EFFORT,OSR =146KG,NSR=530KG,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 176,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heel & toe wear on the edge (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 176,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heel and toe wear on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heel & toe wear on the edge (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 157,719 miles

ADVISE HEAD LIGHTS TESTED ON NUMBER ONE LEVEL.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,292 miles

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 USL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

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