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FM65 OKJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

222,351 mi
Last recorded222,351 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 OKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 222,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cracked lens (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cracked lens (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 222,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cracked lens (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cracked lens (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 216,960 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 216,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 199,766 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 180,174 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 180,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 156,614 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT GLASS SLIGHTLY D\AMAGED

Fail 7 Feb 2022 156,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

EXHAUST FLEXI BROKEN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT GLASS SLIGHTLY D\AMAGED

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,585 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,167 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,784 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,784 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens cracked. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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FM65 OKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FM65 OKJ, 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 FM65 OKJ registered?

FM65 OKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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