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FJ66 TPU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

194,100 mi
Last recorded194,100 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ66 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 194,100 miles

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

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner track rod, not excessive ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Oil level topped up(below minimum)

Fail 26 Mar 2026 194,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator OSR outer pad worn to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner track rod, not excessive ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Oil level topped up(below minimum)

Pass 21 Mar 2025 177,430 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 177,427 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 154,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,671 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged, rough edges.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 135,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater damaged (sharp edges)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,660 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,659 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,172 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,416 miles

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

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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FJ66 TPU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FJ66 TPU, 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 FJ66 TPU registered?

FJ66 TPU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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