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EK71 FYA

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,457 mi
Last recorded33,457 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter52,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK71 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 33,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 26,241 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 26,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 17,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 17,958 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 8,333 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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EK71 FYA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 52,390 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 EK71 FYA, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK71 FYA registered?

EK71 FYA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2021.

Is EK71 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK71 FYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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