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LX66 AFU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,437 mi
Last recorded123,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 123,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 61,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 55,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed four rear removable seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed four removable seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 38,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached leaf spring rubber both rubbers (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached leaf spring rubbers both rubbers (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,706 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed two seat belt webbing,s in rear slight damage/fluffing,have left buckled to make identification easier (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

driver,s seat back/forth lever loose/play

Fail 2 Aug 2019 33,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken top mounting (4.1.1 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed two seat belt webbing,s in rear slight damage/fluffing,have left buckled to make identification easier (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

driver,s seat back/forth lever loose/play

Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,358 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside mirror side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2017 6,970 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 AFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

LX66 AFU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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The MOT history for LX66 AFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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