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AV16 SXN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,568 mi
Last recorded203,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 SXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 203,568 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 203,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 180,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 152,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,844 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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AV16 SXN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV16 SXN, 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 AV16 SXN registered?

AV16 SXN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is AV16 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 SXN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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