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AE14 LHZ

2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,603 mi
Last recorded229,603 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter128,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 LHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 229,603 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 229,603 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 222,893 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2023 215,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front o/s and n/s strut gland play.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake just made required efficiencies.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 204,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding gland (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 204,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding gland (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 189,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 189,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 169,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,790 miles

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

Nearside Front strut sliding bush slightly worn

Offside Front strut sliding bush slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2019 124,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut sliding bush slightly worn

Offside Front strut sliding bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AE14 LHZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 128,763 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 AE14 LHZ, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE14 LHZ registered?

AE14 LHZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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