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CE66 XCU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

253,278 mi
Last recorded253,278 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE66 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 253,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 245,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2024 228,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald, 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 228,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge bald, 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 218,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside blind spot mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 218,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside blind spot mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Apr 2022 180,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 180,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 160,368 miles

both front bottom ball joints have some play

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f day runner lam,p not working

o/s/f inner rack end has some play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner 3/4

rear discs slightly worn/lip on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2021 160,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s/r fog too dim (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s/f shows white (4.4.3 (a))

rear discs slightly worn/lip on edges

both front bottom ball joints have some play

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f day runner lam,p not working

o/s/f inner rack end has some play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner 3/4

Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,366 miles

emissions too clean to register

front discs slightly worn/lip on edges

n/s/f bottom ball joint has some play

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted in 2 places

n/s/r leaf spring splayed

slight rear brake imbalance

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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CE66 XCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE66 XCU, 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 CE66 XCU registered?

CE66 XCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 2016.

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