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SJ16 EYY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,373 mi
Last recorded163,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 163,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 163,367 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 141,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 141,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,368 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 91,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bellhousing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,159 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,142 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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SJ16 EYY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

SJ16 EYY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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