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GX65 FDL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,800 mi
Last recorded187,800 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX65 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 187,800 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Fail 30 Apr 2025 187,800 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 170,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front brake slight binding

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 170,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached joint loose to bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front o/s and n/s drls not working

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front brake slight binding

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

Pass 4 May 2023 144,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2023 144,192 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 108,713 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 108,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,079 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,292 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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GX65 FDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc 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 GX65 FDL, 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 GX65 FDL registered?

GX65 FDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 February 2016.

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The MOT history for GX65 FDL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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