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NK65 LUZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,627 mi
Last recorded191,627 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK65 LUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 191,627 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top part of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 181,792 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top part of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 181,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top part of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 173,083 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 168,217 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 156,878 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 156,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,936 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 145,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 140,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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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NK65 LUZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK65 LUZ, 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 NK65 LUZ registered?

NK65 LUZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 February 2016.

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