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AV65 LSX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,890 mi
Last recorded278,890 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 278,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 278,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper non obligatory indicator not working

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 264,436 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 264,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 251,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 250,800 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 250,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 246,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 204,146 miles

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

stretcher lift top offside bracket bent

Pass 21 Jan 2019 150,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lower reading

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both engine mountings starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,204 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 LSX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

AV65 LSX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is AV65 LSX safe to buy?

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