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SJ05 HOS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 166,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth The rubber is contaminated with oil and has perished and is insecure. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,322 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 114,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,682 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,703 miles

Offside intercooler pipe weeping oil

gearbox selector housing weeping oil

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,231 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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SJ05 HOS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ05 HOS, 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 SJ05 HOS registered?

SJ05 HOS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is SJ05 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 HOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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