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SJ16 FBL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 83,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 76,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,918 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,517 miles

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

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 FBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black 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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

SJ16 FBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SJ16 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 FBL 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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