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A13 FFL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,080 mi
Last recorded171,080 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 171,080 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 171,080 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 160,034 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,893 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 139,893 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/r lower eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At DPF flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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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A13 FFL 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 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 A13 FFL, 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 A13 FFL registered?

A13 FFL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A13 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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