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SV66 HFF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

245,977 mi
Last recorded245,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 245,977 miles

Rear diff noisy

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

some underside suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 245,969 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible u bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail u jay joint bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some underside suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 226,817 miles

Front steering rack has slight play knocking noise

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 226,816 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indictor lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 207,341 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 207,340 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml and oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front shockers slight play

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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SV66 HFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV66 HFF, 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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SV66 HFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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