MOT Status
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148,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing panel damage
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
force bonnet open and lube post
horn slightly intermitant
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing panel damage
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
force bonnet open and lube post
horn slightly intermitant
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated con not be opened other items to be test (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in middle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Daytime running lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in middle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced buck corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced buck corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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SJ16 EXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 SJ16 EXC, 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 SJ16 EXC registered?
SJ16 EXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2016.
Is SJ16 EXC safe to buy?
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