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RA65 LZV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,628 mi
Last recorded191,628 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 LZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 191,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 163,632 miles

Advise brake pad warning lamp on but pads seem okay

Advise play in steering rack

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 163,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Advise Coolant leak

Advise brake pad warning lamp on but pads seem okay

Advise play in steering rack

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,340 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 134,340 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,932 miles

Nearside Front shocker has play

Fail 19 Jan 2021 109,898 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker has play

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,845 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front feel soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,464 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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RA65 LZV 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 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 RA65 LZV, 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 RA65 LZV registered?

RA65 LZV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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