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J11 YGM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,458 miles

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

O/S/R Lamp lens is crack but not emitting white light to rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Prop shaft safety strap slightly bent

Fail 30 Sep 2025 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R Lamp lens is crack but not emitting white light to rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Prop shaft safety strap slightly bent

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,836 miles

Fan Couling Fouling The Fan

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear Lens Cracked But Not Emitting White Light

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak Behind Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft Safety Catches Bent Slightly

Rear Rear Seat Belts Could Not Be Fully Inspected Due To Child Seats Fitted

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Cracked With Sharp Edge

Fail 30 Sep 2024 74,750 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fan Couling Fouling The Fan

Nearside Front Outer Half Of Seat Buckle Cover Missing But Not Effecting Operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear Lens Cracked But Not Emitting White Light

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak Behind Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft Safety Catches Bent Slightly

Rear Rear Seat Belts Could Not Be Fully Inspected Due To Child Seats Fitted

Nearside Side Repeater Lens Cracked With Sharp Edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,319 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOWING SIGNS OF PLAY

O/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED, BUT NOT SHOWING ANY WHITE LIGHT

O/S/R SHOCKER LOWER MOUNT BADLY BENT BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL

OUTER PASSENGERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE MISSING PART OF THE COVER

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 28 Sep 2023 69,319 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOWING SIGNS OF PLAY

O/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED, BUT NOT SHOWING ANY WHITE LIGHT

O/S/R SHOCKER LOWER MOUNT BADLY BENT BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL

OUTER PASSENGERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE MISSING PART OF THE COVER

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS CHILD SEATS FITTED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,181 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lower shocker mount distorted /bent

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,175 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear lower shocker mount distorted /bent

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,370 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Big Cracks (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 51,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,742 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 39,739 miles

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

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

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

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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J11 YGM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 J11 YGM, 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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J11 YGM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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