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AV65 LJZ

2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,258 mi
Last recorded260,258 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter124,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 260,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 245,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc worn inner face

Fail 13 Mar 2023 244,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc worn inner face

Pass 16 Oct 2021 187,420 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 187,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps behind number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 176,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,523 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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AV65 LJZ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 124,409 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 AV65 LJZ, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV65 LJZ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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