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DF66 LVG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,900 mi
Last recorded185,900 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 185,900 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 185,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,688 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 156,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 156,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,834 miles

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

emission to low to read

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,586 miles

front number plate is cracked

oil residue nearside of engine

parking brake lever has travel

steering knock

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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DF66 LVG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF66 LVG, 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 DF66 LVG registered?

DF66 LVG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is DF66 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 LVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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