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GD65 NLT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

407,041 mi
Last recorded407,041 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 407,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 393,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 379,738 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 25 Jan 2021 327,184 miles

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

imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2020 251,396 miles

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

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

all rear leaf spring bushes have slight play

both front position lamps dim

both rear brake units scraping on rotation

horn performance poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 180,372 miles

Front front axle close to bump-stops

Nearside Front non-obligatory side marker light insecure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 180,372 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure DPF to gearbox mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front front axle close to bump-stops

Nearside Front non-obligatory side marker light insecure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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GD65 NLT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GD65 NLT, 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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GD65 NLT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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