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SB65 VGN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,836 mi
Last recorded161,836 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 161,826 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 161,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts / front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,826 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 161,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator side repeater cracked

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output central (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 148,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator side repeater cracked

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output central (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,985 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 VGN 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 70%.

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 SB65 VGN, 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 SB65 VGN registered?

SB65 VGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 February 2016.

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