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SJ66 PMU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,584 mi
Last recorded203,584 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 PMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 203,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear discs scored

Fail 24 Aug 2026 203,584 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Been bushed back and can not be read (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Both stop lamps broken tailgate (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear discs scored

Reverse light not working

Addblue sensor broken

Pass 18 Jul 2025 179,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 152,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,515 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 56,515 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front worn heavily on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PMU 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 77.8%.

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 PMU, 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 SJ66 PMU registered?

SJ66 PMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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