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AY16 OVZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,662 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 115,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,278 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,633 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 42,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens damaged (4.4.1 (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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AY16 OVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY16 OVZ, 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 AY16 OVZ registered?

AY16 OVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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