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AY65 TEJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,916 mi
Last recorded199,916 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 199,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear tail pipe clamp corroding away

Reverse lights dimly lit when the nearside indicator is activated

Pass 30 Jan 2025 197,445 miles

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

oil residue engine and power steering pipework areas

power steering pump noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2024 191,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear facing seat (plastic casing damaged) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front number plate is damaged

nearside front daytime running lamp is inoperative - pre 2018

Fail 1 Feb 2024 191,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear facing seat (plastic casing damaged) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front number plate is damaged

nearside front daytime running lamp is inoperative - pre 2018

Pass 2 Feb 2023 186,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight play in O/S steering rack or rack end.

Fail 1 Feb 2023 186,300 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 176,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,044 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,202 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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AY65 TEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY65 TEJ, 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 AY65 TEJ registered?

AY65 TEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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