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N3 TEP

2026 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,916 mi
Last recorded197,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 197,916 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 182,138 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 182,137 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 169,696 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,696 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2023 156,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 153,004 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 153,004 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside track control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,524 miles

Offside Front track control arm slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2021 143,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front track control arm slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2020 135,394 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N3 TEP is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N3 TEP, 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 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N3 TEP registered?

N3 TEP is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2026.

Is N3 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 TEP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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