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AV65 LNK

2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,638 mi
Last recorded259,638 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter124,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 259,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 259,638 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 247,405 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Van side door won't open

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

Underside of engine covered in oil

Fail 9 Dec 2022 247,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4X (Outer Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak (Reservoir tank empty)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of engine covered in oil

Fail 9 Dec 2022 247,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak (Reservoir tank empty)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,191 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 112,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 206,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 183,712 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector discoloured

Fail 30 Nov 2018 126,062 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector discoloured

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 LNK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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