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KV65 LYX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,450 mi
Last recorded154,450 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,450 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective worn bellow 1.0 mm ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower day light bulb not in place

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 154,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system insecure dpf bracket snap both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective worn bellow 1.0 mm ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower day light bulb not in place

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 139,545 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 113,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 113,705 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 90,941 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 90,941 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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KV65 LYX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KV65 LYX, 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 KV65 LYX registered?

KV65 LYX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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