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BV66 TXJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

249,968 mi
Last recorded249,968 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 249,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 212,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 174,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 173,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 173,350 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 156,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 153,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 153,807 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Nearside mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,766 miles

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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BV66 TXJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 BV66 TXJ, 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 BV66 TXJ registered?

BV66 TXJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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