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DK66 OEL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

261,396 mi
Last recorded261,396 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK66 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 261,396 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 254,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn that directional stability is slightly impaired

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn that directional stability is slightly impaired

Fail 6 Jan 2025 254,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn that directional stability is slightly impaired

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn that directional stability is slightly impaired

Pass 4 Jan 2024 245,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 245,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 233,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 233,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 204,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8 mm limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 161,568 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind front spring carrier (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing has slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 161,568 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind front spring carrier (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing has slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 117,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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DK66 OEL 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 DK66 OEL, 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 DK66 OEL registered?

DK66 OEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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