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HX65 VDJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,857 mi
Last recorded155,857 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX65 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 155,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 142,888 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 142,509 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted step on front bumper/grill damaged and exposing sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure both front and rear hanger brackets broken off from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper split and exposing sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken at fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached lamp damaged and also attached to insecure mirror cover (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass has lamps integrated into it (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing detached from mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 1-4-4-1 mm 235x65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front amber marker lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked and damaged slightly

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,518 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 124,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,659 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,096 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,162 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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HX65 VDJ 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 HX65 VDJ, 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 HX65 VDJ registered?

HX65 VDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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