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V17 LED

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,759 mi
Last recorded168,759 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 LED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,759 miles

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

Nearside Reverse lamp damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 168,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Reverse lamp damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 157,678 miles

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

nearside rear reverse lamp lens damaged

trailer electrical socket damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2025 157,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

nearside rear reverse lamp lens damaged

trailer electrical socket damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,313 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

nearside rear reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,313 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

nearside rear reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,864 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,885 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,580 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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V17 LED is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 V17 LED, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V17 LED registered?

V17 LED is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is V17 LED safe to buy?

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