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LX66 AFJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,287 mi
Last recorded182,287 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX66 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 182,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,196 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 105,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Drivers seat belt excessively frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear passenger seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,757 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 34,757 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective ADBLUE SYSTEM MAIFUNCTION LIGHT ON (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 7,057 miles

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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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LX66 AFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX66 AFJ, 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 LX66 AFJ registered?

LX66 AFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is LX66 AFJ safe to buy?

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