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AV65 XSD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Turquoise Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

220,539 mi
Last recorded220,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 XSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 220,539 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2024 194,633 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock has play in piston

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap bolt missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 194,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock has play in piston

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap bolt missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 171,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c 113r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 105,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe bracket cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,665 miles

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

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 XSD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Turquoise with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

AV65 XSD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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