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RY16 AVU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

330,882 mi
Last recorded330,882 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY16 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 330,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 284,550 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 284,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 259,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/s and o/s front shock absorber sliding glands

Fail 17 Nov 2022 259,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged through last letter (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body in several places (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/s and o/s front shock absorber sliding glands

Pass 22 Nov 2021 209,295 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

drivers wiper deteriorated (starting to mark screen)

n/s and o/s mirror casings with indicator repeaters held on with cable ties

slight play in front shock absorber sliding glands

Pass 11 Dec 2020 175,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light damage to lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailight inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tow bar electrical cover missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (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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RY16 AVU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY16 AVU, 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 RY16 AVU registered?

RY16 AVU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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