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DC66 VLR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,998 mi
Last recorded168,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 168,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 154,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 154,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 144,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,991 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 127,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,350 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,350 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 VLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLR, 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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DC66 VLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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