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690 APH

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration690 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 110,982 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 110,967 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi joint insecure corroded and substantially leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint insecure corroded and substantially leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Grill assembly significantly damaged and partially insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assembly within prescribed area excessively corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive free / idle movement evident before lever contacts cables and linkage (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Previous repair to rear exhaust mounting now considered to be inadequate, due to ongoing corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,914 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at n/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s outer sill at rear corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken.

Radiator grille damaged.

Fail 19 Sep 2023 81,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken.

Radiator grille damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,747 miles

Front grill broken / damaged / Partially missing, allowing unguarded access to rotating coolant fan blades and presenting sharp edges to front of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2022 58,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Front grill broken / damaged / Partially missing, allowing unguarded access to rotating coolant fan blades and presenting sharp edges to front of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,272 miles

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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690 APH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 690 APH, 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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690 APH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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