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SV66 HGU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,192 mi
Last recorded118,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 118,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 116,773 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 116,748 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-Rear pipe - Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-Rear pipe - Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bind detected with wheels raised (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,180 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,566 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 109,566 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGU, 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 SV66 HGU registered?

SV66 HGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SV66 HGU safe to buy?

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