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SB66 YGL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,945 mi
Last recorded187,945 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 YGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 187,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Broken bolt in DPF mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 187,293 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Broken bolt in DPF mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 174,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 149,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 149,237 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 121,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,112 miles

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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SB66 YGL 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 SB66 YGL, 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 SB66 YGL registered?

SB66 YGL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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