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AY65 TEO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,918 mi
Last recorded226,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 226,918 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low on efficiency, would benefit attention

Fail 20 Jan 2026 226,918 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low on efficiency, would benefit attention

Pass 2 Jan 2025 220,741 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 216,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 212,709 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 212,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 211,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 205,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 164,786 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,156 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,406 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 TEO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY65 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

AY65 TEO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is AY65 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 TEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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