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SJ16 EZD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,005 mi
Last recorded226,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 226,005 miles

Both front shock absorbers top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 201,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 183,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 174,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 170,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,782 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror/indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear upper marker lamp broken

Nearside marker lamp insecure

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 EZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EZD, 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 EZD registered?

SJ16 EZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 EZD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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