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SB65 VDX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 164,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 148,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 136,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear to front above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,325 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre near wear indicators and nailed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer 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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SB65 VDX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 SB65 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB65 VDX registered?

SB65 VDX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is SB65 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 VDX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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