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J28 SCT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,461 mi
Last recorded192,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 SCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 192,461 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 172,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,877 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose, removed for safety (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering system slightly rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,877 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose, removed for safety (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering system slightly rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,800 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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J28 SCT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J28 SCT, 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 J28 SCT registered?

J28 SCT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is J28 SCT safe to buy?

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