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PJ65 PGE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

490,477 mi
Last recorded490,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 490,477 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 464,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 424,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 383,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 329,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 277,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 220,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 164,132 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 164,132 miles

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

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

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 PGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 PJ65 PGE, 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 PGE registered?

PJ65 PGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 2016.

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