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PJ65 PBF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

387,340 mi
Last recorded387,340 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 387,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 361,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 361,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 334,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 298,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 261,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2021 261,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 220,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 208,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 136,716 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper 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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PJ65 PBF 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 PJ65 PBF, 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 PJ65 PBF registered?

PJ65 PBF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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