2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YB17 WLU
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2017. Recorded mileage 288,310 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 288,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YB17 WLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2023
- 288,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for YB17WLU.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for YB17WLU. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YB17 WLU Mileage History
- 22/06/2022231,736 mi
- 20/06/2023288,159 mi+56,423 mi
- 21/06/2023288,310 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 56,743 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YB17 WLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (YB17 WLU) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YB17 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YB17WLU.
VOLKSWAGEN
UP
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
UP
VOLKSWAGEN
SCIROCCO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2017 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.