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AV66 FNS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

359,006 mi
Last recorded359,006 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 359,006 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 329,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 290,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 252,776 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 252,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 195,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,685 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,685 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,890 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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AV66 FNS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV66 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

AV66 FNS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is AV66 FNS safe to buy?

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