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HX65 VDK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,113 mi
Last recorded176,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 176,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on dpf completely split only minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 176,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on dpf completely split only minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 157,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above tank to rear axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2023 142,573 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above tank to rear axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on limit of acceptable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x65x16 1-4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x65x16 2-4--4mm (5.2.3 (e))

visit workshop message on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens ingress of water

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,975 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,016 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 VDK 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

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

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