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7 MBX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,665 mi
Last recorded178,665 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 178,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 177,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 176,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 162,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

presented with 6 seats in rear 2 in front 8 seats in total inc driver

Fail 17 Nov 2021 162,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

presented with 6 seats in rear 2 in front 8 seats in total inc driver

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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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7 MBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 7 MBX, 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 7 MBX registered?

7 MBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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