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AV16 YCR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,774 mi
Last recorded157,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 139,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 139,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.12(+0.05) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,178 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 YCR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

AV16 YCR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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The MOT history for AV16 YCR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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