2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AY66 OPS
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 462,024 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 462,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AY66 OPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2023
- 462,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY66 OPS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AY66 OPS) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AY66 OPS Mileage History
- 07/09/2021340,910 mi
- 01/09/2022387,028 mi+46,118 mi
- 09/09/2022387,050 mi+22 mi
- 01/09/2023461,995 mi+74,945 mi
- 12/10/2023462,024 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 57,843 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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