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J17 UNK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 UNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear off side park brake considerably weaker , just made overall efficiencies

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear off side park brake considerably weaker , just made overall efficiencies

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,784 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,334 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear outer sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres has cuts in the tyre wall which has no reach the ply or cord

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,354 miles

all 4 tyres has craks in the side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all 4 tyres has craks in the side wall

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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J17 UNK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J17 UNK, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 UNK registered?

J17 UNK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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