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AV65 LSO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

258,485 mi
Last recorded258,485 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 LSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 258,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 256,440 miles

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

nearside rear outer hub damp with oil (seeping seal / gasket)

Pass 30 Mar 2023 243,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 243,416 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 224,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 224,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 223,973 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 223,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective knocking noise when steering left to right (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 223,948 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough Steering knocking on rotation from left to right but no visible joint wear (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 186,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 3,408 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 LSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV65 LSO, 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 AV65 LSO registered?

AV65 LSO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is AV65 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 LSO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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