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JW63 CAL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,533 mi
Last recorded224,533 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW63 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 224,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 195,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 195,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 180,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 165,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 146,118 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped on the near side

Fail 23 May 2022 146,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen chipped on the near side

Pass 17 May 2021 120,690 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 13 May 2021 120,689 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective OFFSIDESIDE BACKING PLATE CORRODED THROW AND SPRINGS HOLDING SHOES INSECURE (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTER TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

NEARSIDE REAR SHOES BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play JUST WITH IN LIMITS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

WATER STAINS AROUND WATER PUMP AREA (LEVEL ON MINIMUM)

Pass 22 May 2020 100,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes 2 surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front both shocks slight play

Front day time driving lights out been switch off ?

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

Nearside Front Lower chip on windscreen

Fail 22 May 2020 100,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes 2 surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slight streaks (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both shocks slight play

Front day time driving lights out been switch off ?

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

Nearside Front Lower chip on windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 72,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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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JW63 CAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JW63 CAL, 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 JW63 CAL registered?

JW63 CAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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