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LL65 TWV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,168 mi
Last recorded215,168 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL65 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 215,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm ball joint/rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 212,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 230,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 209,776 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 206,126 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 201,257 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 201,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 190,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 190,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 188,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 157,805 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 157,805 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from the fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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LL65 TWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LL65 TWV, 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 LL65 TWV registered?

LL65 TWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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