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SJ66 PBX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,859 mi
Last recorded154,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 154,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x main (1.1.11 (c))

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

accident damage to n/s

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 154,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

accident damage to n/s

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 149,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 140,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,258 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached side marker (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,972 miles

Nearside accident damage

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 127,971 miles

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside accident damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

service indicator illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2021 172,443 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,594 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 105,918 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front 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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SJ66 PBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ66 PBX, 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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SJ66 PBX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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