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AV66 DGU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

420,518 mi
Last recorded420,518 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 420,518 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 352,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 294,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 236,346 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,222 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 97,222 miles

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

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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AV66 DGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV66 DGU, 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 AV66 DGU registered?

AV66 DGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is AV66 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 DGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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