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AY65 TEU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,836 mi
Last recorded282,836 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 282,836 miles

MIL lamp illuminates and extinguishes as intended, emissions tester shows the MIL lamp to be on further inspection advised

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Airbag slightly deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 277,921 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 277,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Maximum travel achieved during test (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 271,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 265,054 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 265,031 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel daul line system not single (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 247,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 213,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2019 171,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,520 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,944 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 TEU 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY65 TEU 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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