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DC66 AZU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,213 mi
Last recorded187,213 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 187,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated. front pipes o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 187,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated. front pipes o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 177,996 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 177,996 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 171,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 171,039 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear load step damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,087 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (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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DC66 AZU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC66 AZU, 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 DC66 AZU registered?

DC66 AZU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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